CB Insights

Sr. Financial Analyst

CB Insights$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial modeling
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to fostering a positive work environment

Responsibilities

  • Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
  • Develop and maintain financial models for strategic planning
  • Prepare and distribute financial reports with variance analysis
  • Analyze financial performance and identify trends and opportunities
  • Monitor key performance indicators including EBITDA and working capital
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Drive improvements to financial reporting tools and processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to partner with senior leadership
  • A role that requires translating complex data into actionable insights
  • Conducive work environment fostering good coworker citizenship
  • Ability to drive process improvements in reporting and analysis
  • Engagement in dynamic industries, such as distribution and automotive
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to deliver high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic reporting that drives business decision-making across the organization. This role serves as a key finance partner to operational and leadership teams - translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights on performance, costs, and trends. The ideal candidate brings deep analytical skills, a strong grasp of accounting principles, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Planning & Forecasting

  • Support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, partnering with department managers to develop accurate and timely financial plans
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, capital investment decisions, pricing analysis, and profitability reviews


Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year
  • Analyze business unit and branch-level financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities and presenting findings to senior leadership
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, and working capital metrics


Accounting & Compliance

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes by partnering with the accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial results and proper accruals
  • Assist with annual financial audits and ensure financial reporting is in compliance with GAAP and internal policies


Process Improvement

  • Drive improvements to financial reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to increase efficiency and data quality
  • Perform other duties as assigned


What We're Looking For

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling)
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening
  • Fosters good coworker citizenship and contributes to a positive work environment


Preferred

  • MBA or CPA
  • Experience with Power BI, SQL, Tableau, or similar reporting tools
  • Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Business Central and/or Epicor Prelude a plus
  • Experience within the distribution, automotive, diesel, or transportation industry


Working Conditions

This is a desk-based role in a standard office environment. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer, with the ability to perform repetitive motions such as typing and filing, and to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs.

Note

This posting does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

About CB Insights

CB Insights is a software and technology company that provides market intelligence and analysis to venture capitalists, corporate strategy and innovation teams, and investment bankers. The company's software platform provides data-driven insights on emerging technologies, startups, and venture capital trends. CB Insights' customers include Cisco, Salesforce, and American Express.
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