7+ years of experience in budget preparation and financial analysis for medium to large companies.
Expertise in capital investment planning and management.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Proficient in data analysis and mining, with experience in Microsoft Access or similar tools.
Familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase, or similar financial systems.
Strong understanding of financial metrics, accounting principles, and US GAAP standards.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VBA preferred) and Power BI, including dashboard creation.
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with senior management effectively.
Responsibilities
Act as the financial advisor to the cybersecurity business unit, collaborating with senior management.
Analyze sales and operations data to provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
Lead the quarterly forecast and annual budget processes, including capital investment planning.
Collaborate with business partners to analyze performance and prepare findings for senior management.
Perform financial calculations and create ad hoc reports, graphs, and Power BI dashboards.
Benefits
Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
Opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence business decisions.
Engagement in strategic initiatives that enhance business performance.
Access to professional development and learning opportunities in financial modeling and industry trends.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst
Wilmington, DE
Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hybrid
A Senior Financial Analyst at CSC is a partner to the business. They serve an important role in reporting, analyzing and planning the revenue, operational and capital expenses for their business unit. Senior Financial Analysts at CSC are to perform business and data analytics and partake in strategic planning. The goal of a Senior Financial Analyst at CSC is to become a trusted business partner to their supported area, providing business enhancing analysis, guidance and recommendations.
Some of the things you will be doing:
This role will act as the direct financial advisor to CSC's cybersecurity business unit. You will work closely with senior management and will be ultimately responsible for the creation of detailed business plans, identifying value creation opportunities and enhancing overall business performance.
Gather, mine and analyze sales and operations data and make recommendations for action based on conclusions of the analysis. You will also make recommendations to constituents with regard to system and process improvements.
Lead the business unit's quarterly forecast and annual budget process, including revenue, employee expenses and non-employee expenses as well as capital investment planning.
Work closely with business partners at all levels to analyze top line business performance, provide recommendations, partake in strategic initiatives and prepare and deliver findings to senior management.
Perform various financial calculations, create specified ad hoc reports, graphs, and charts of financial data, and build and maintain Power BI dashboards for the business unit. Responsible for day-to-day financial operational activities of supported business area.
What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
7+ years' experience preparing / analyzing budgets & forecasts, including financial analysis / financial planning for a medium or large company.
Capital investment planning, analysis and management.
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn, with a proactive approach to staying updated on industry trends, financial modeling techniques, and emerging tools.
Strong data analysis and data mining experience, including database query functionality in Microsoft Access, Business Objects, or other reporting tools.
Experience working in Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase or similar financial systems.
Thorough understanding of financial metrics and accounting principles as well as knowledge of US GAAP Accounting standards.
Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel (VBA preferred) and Power BI, including dashboard creation.
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Superior communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the company, with a strong focus on senior management.
Self-motivated with ability to operate independently within a team structure.
Strong organizational and process improvement skills with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects, shift priorities and meet deadlines.
*Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to Wilmington, DE headquarters to be considered
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*This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3) now or in the future.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
