Job SummaryThe Senior Financial Analyst supports the company's financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making by delivering insightful analyses, actionable recommendations, and strong cross-functional partnership. This role plays a key part in business performance management, long-range planning, financial modeling, forecasting, capital investment analysis, and corporate strategic initiatives. The Senior Financial Analyst collaborates closely with Product Management, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, Operations, and Accounting to identify growth opportunities, improve financial performance, and support enterprise objectives. In addition, the role contributes to month-end close activities, management reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial visibility, data integrity, and decision support capabilities.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as a strategic business partner to Product Management, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Operations, providing insights around pricing, product strategy, sourcing decisions, and project ROI for NPI investments.
- Support Corporate Strategic Initiatives, including long-range planning, growth opportunities, business transformation efforts, M&A evaluations, competitive intelligence, capital allocation decisions, and executive-level strategic analyses.
- Conduct financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario planning related to strategic investments, pricing actions, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Interpret financial, operational, and market data to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, translating complex findings into actionable insights for leadership and business partners.
- Own corporate cost center forecasting and performance analysis, providing timely insights to business leaders and recommending actions to improve financial results
- Develop and deliver cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet analysis, identifying opportunities to improve liquidity, asset utilization, and overall financial performance
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align financial analysis with business objectives, customer commitments, and enterprise priorities.
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data, models, and reporting outputs while leveraging automation, analytics, and process improvements to enhance decision support.
- Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accrual reviews, margin validation, and reconciliation of key financial accounts
- Prepare executive-level analyses, presentations, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making, strategic planning, and special projects
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education & ExperienceMinimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Field of Expertise: A bachelor's degree in administration, Accounting, Economics, or Finance required. CFA and/or CPA designation a plus.
Preferred Education & ExperienceLicenses/Certificates: CGMA, CMA and/or CPA designation a plus.
Years of Experience: 8-11 Years
Spans of ControlDoes this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
TravelTravel: None
Physical RequirementsStanding: 10%
Sitting: 85%
Walking: 5%
Working ConditionsOffice
EquipmentComputer/Keyboard
CompetenciesAction Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns
SkillsAnalytical Skills
Change Management
Critical Thinking
Internal Controls
JIRA
Power BI
Relationship Management
Report Writing
Team Oriented
Workflow Management
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More