Senior Financial Analyst

Hayward Industries

$85K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA preferred)
  • 5+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in FP&A or corporate finance
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and complex modeling)
  • Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, or similar financial platforms preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Support month-end close processes and net sales reporting
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting and variance explanations
  • Conduct flux analysis and ad hoc financial analysis for executive reporting
  • Partner with Business Intelligence Center to develop automated reporting tools
  • Maintain standardized financial reporting processes and documentation
  • Collaborate with department leaders to improve forecasting accuracy
  • Analyze operating expenses and identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in strategic business initiatives
  • Access to advanced financial reporting tools
  • Involvement in cross-departmental projects to enhance skills
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • - Support month-end close processes, including net sales reporting, SG&A variance analysis, monthly flash reporting, and financial dashboard updates.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including net sales analysis, SG&A reporting, and variance explanations for leadership.
  • Conduct flux analysis and ad hoc financial analysis to support executive reporting and earnings preparation.
  • Partner with the Business Intelligence Center of Excellence to develop and automate reporting tools and KPI dashboards related to allowances, rebates, forecasting insights, and executive reporting.
  • Maintain standardized financial reporting processes and documentation, including reporting calendars and key workflows.
  • Collaborate with cost center owners and department leaders to improve forecasting accuracy and track spending against budget.
  • Analyze operating expenses and identify cost drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities across SG&A categories.
  • Support quarterly budget, forecast, and planning cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial insights.
  • Assist in managing allowances, discounts, and customer contract financial impacts to ensure proper financial treatment and reporting.
  • Improve reporting efficiency by identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and enhance data integrity.
  • Provide timely ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
  • Participate in monthly business reviews with leadership to discuss financial performance and operational trends.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
  • 5+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
  • Experience in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex financial modeling.
  • Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, OneStream, or similar financial reporting and analytics platforms is highly preferred.
  • Ability to work with large data sets and translate financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly present financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and automation initiatives within finance functions.

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