Senior Financial Analyst

Sayva Solutions

$85K — $133K *
Vista, CA 92084In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-8 years in financial planning and analysis or a related field
  • Proven communicator, adept at presenting financial insights to executives
  • Strong analytical thinker with a focus on problem-solving
  • Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and data analysis
  • Experience with financial planning and reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive, Hyperion, SAP BPC) is advantageous
  • Manufacturing sector experience is helpful but not essential
  • Capable of juggling multiple tasks in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop annual budgets and forecasts, integrating key business drivers
  • Conduct thorough financial analysis to assess performance and trends
  • Collaborate with leaders for cost center and workforce planning support
  • Model and monitor capital expenditures and working capital efforts
  • Examine overhead and SG&A expenses for efficiency improvements
  • Evaluate financial effects of currency fluctuations and external variables
  • Create and present financial summaries to senior management
  • Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for internal use
  • Enhance reporting and processes by leveraging financial systems
  • Participate in special projects and ad hoc analysis to meet business needs

Benefits

  • Mostly remote work with occasional in-office collaboration
  • High visibility to senior leadership, including the CFO
  • Opportunity to engage in strategic decision-making
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to a growing company's financial operations
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership. The position offers strong visibility to senior stakeholders, including the CFO, and plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a mostly remote opportunity with occasional in-office collaboration (1-3 days on average) for candidates based in the greater San Diego area.

Salary Range:
$85,000 - $133,000
Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, incorporating key business drivers and assumptions
• Perform detailed financial analysis to evaluate business performance, trends, and variances against plan
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to support cost center and headcount planning, including both direct and indirect labor considerations
• Assist in modeling and tracking capital expenditures and working capital initiatives
• Analyze overhead and SG&A spending to identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization
• Assess the financial impact of currency fluctuations and other external factors on business results
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial presentations to senior leadership, highlighting key insights and recommendations
• Support the preparation of recurring financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Leverage financial systems and tools to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline processes
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and participate in special projects to support evolving business needs

Qualifications:
• 3-8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related function
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts effectively and present insights to executive-level audiences
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Advanced Excel skills, including building financial models and working with complex data sets to generate meaningful insights
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Adaptive, Hyperion, SAP BPC) is a plus
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting while maintaining attention to detail

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