How You'll Make an Impact:The SG&A Financial Analyst supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for corporate operating expenses across functions such as HR, IT, Sales, Marketing, and G&A. This role is responsible for expense management and helping drive cost discipline, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.
- Analyze and monitor SG&A expenses, ensuring alignment with budget, forecast, and company targets
- Support cash flow forecasting related to operating expenses, including timing of payments and short-term liquidity impacts
- Perform balance sheet analysis for SG&A-related accounts (e.g., accruals, prepaid expenses, operating liabilities), ensuring accuracy and identifying trends or risks
- Prepare and deliver monthly variance analysis for SG&A functions, explaining key drivers and recommending corrective actions
- Partner with department leaders (HR, IT, Sales, Marketing, etc.) to develop and manage budgets and forecasts for operating expenses
- Track and analyze headcount, compensation, and program spend to support workforce and cost planning
- Assist in maintaining and improving financial models for forecasting SG&A costs and cost drivers
- Support the month-end close process, including expense accruals and reconciliations
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for management, highlighting trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities
- Drive continuous improvement in SG&A financial processes, reporting, and controls
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How You'll Strengthen Our Team:Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 2-5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or accounting (preferably supporting operating expenses or SG&A)
- Experience with expense management, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience supporting corporate functions (HR, Marketing, IT, Sales Ops
- Familiarity with ERP and planning tools such as workday adaptive
- Exposure to headcount and compensation planning
