Position Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst supports financial planning and analysis (FP&A) through financial reporting, KPI management, cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives. This role tracks financial and operational performance, monitors cost reduction initiatives and capital expenditures and develops dashboards and reporting to support business decisions. The position partners with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to identify cost drivers, improve financial performance, and maintain accurate financial reporting and systems.
Position Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
- Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in partnership with business leaders.
- Develop financial models, performance metrics, and reporting tools to evaluate business trends and support decision-making.
- Prepare recurring financial reports, variance analysis, and management presentations that communicate key insights and recommended actions.
- Evaluate cost trends, profitability, and cost reduction initiatives to identify opportunities for improved financial performance.
- Support investment analysis and resource allocation decisions through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and recommendations to support leadership priorities and business initiatives.
Business Partnership & Project Support
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business performance, support financial objectives, and drive accountability.
- Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights that inform business decisions and improve performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators and business initiatives, evaluating progress against established targets.
- Collaborate with business partners to identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Support management reviews by communicating key performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
- Develop and enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve visibility into business performance.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes through automation, standardization, and improved data analytics.
- Support financial systems, reporting structures, and ongoing process improvements to strengthen the effectiveness of the finance function.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, operational finance, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems; experience with Oracle, or similar platforms preferred.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization and business intelligence tools preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic environment.
