senior financial analyst

Position Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will partner closely with leaders across Finance and other business functions to provide actionable insights, identify trends and risks, lead process improvements, and maximize financial performance. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical skills with excellent communication abilities and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Reporting & Data Analytics * Variance analysis: Analyze financial results, variances, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify drivers and opportunities. * Executive reporting: Prepare recurring management reporting, dashboards, and executive presentations. * Cross-functional alignment: Collaborate with Accounting to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and appropriately reflected in reporting. * Ad-hoc requests: Conduct ad hoc financial and business analyses in response to management requests. Operations & Cost Management * Product costing: Provide costing analysis for both manufactured and distributed products. * Inventory oversight: Assist with inventory management, including analyzing aging inventory and helping lead cycle and year-end inventory counts. Strategic Business Partnership * Strategic planning: Partner with business leaders to develop financial plans and evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives. * Decision support: Provide financial analysis and recommendations for investments, projects, pricing decisions, cost management, and resource allocation. * Communication: Present complex financial information clearly to both Finance and non-Finance audiences. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) * Budgeting and forecasting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. * Performance monitoring: Monitor actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior year, and communicate significant variances to stakeholders. * Financial modeling: Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business decisions. * Metric tracking: Support the development and monitoring of financial KPIs and performance metrics. Process Improvement & Systems * Efficiency optimization: Develop and improve financial reporting processes, models, and analytical tools to increase efficiency and accuracy. * Internal controls: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced financial controls. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. * 4?7 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or a related field. * Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis. * Experience with financial planning, ERP, BI, or reporting systems. * Strong understanding of financial statements and fundamental accounting principles. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights. * Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications * CPA or working towards. * Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A). * Experience with ERP and financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday. * Experience supporting executive-level reporting and presentations. * Experience in a fast-paced environment. Core Competencies * Financial modeling and analysis * Forecasting and budgeting * Strategic thinking * Business partnership