Paychex

Sr Financial Analyst

Paychex • $78K — $122K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • 4 years of experience in a related field
  • Preferred skills in forecasting, management, and communication
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis
  • Familiarity with financial statements and modeling
  • Experience in financial planning and variance analysis

Responsibilities

  • Support the Financial Planning & Analysis process, including annual planning and variance analysis
  • Utilize financial systems for data retrieval and complex research
  • Supervise team members in analysis assignments and guide task completion
  • Lead training for finance staff to ensure comfort in executing responsibilities
  • Contribute to high-visibility cross-functional projects with strategic impact
  • Act as a subject matter expert in specific financial processes
  • Maintain relationships with Directors and VPs for financial reporting and guidance
  • Create and review procedures to ensure data integrity in analyses

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage and virtual wellness classes
  • Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and work-life balance programs
  • Award-winning training and development opportunities
  • Paid time off for volunteerism and community initiatives
Full Job Description
Overview

Works independently to complete advanced financial analysis assignments that may have a strategic impact on Paychex. Acts as a subject matter expert within specific responsibility area(s). Serves in a leadership role, managing processes and may manage tasks of other financial personnel on the team. Interacts with Directors and/or Vice Presidents within and outside of Finance in the completion of projects and participates on and influences cross-functional teams regarding financial planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the Financial Planning & Analysis process for designated areas/functions including preparation of the annual financial plan, periodic forecasts, and monthly variance analysis of actuals compared to plan and forecasts to monitor business performance and ensure appropriate targets are achieved.
  • Utilizes financial systems to retrieve and analyze data, perform complex research, interpret findings that have financial impact and draw appropriate conclusions, and develop and publish financial reports to support business unit decisions and performance results.
  • Supervises other team members in the completion of analysis assignments to provide oversight to work processes and guide to task completion.
  • Serves a lead role in training finance staff including provide guidance, review and finalize analysis and reports to ensure staff comfort in executing tasks and responsibilities.
  • Leads or contributes to cross-functional projects with high visibility and a focus on strategic impact to provide financial consultation to internal stakeholders.
  • Functions as a subject matter expert in position specific processes and/or responsibility areas to provide partnership to assigned business units.
  • Maintains relationships with designated Directors and/or Vice Presidents to provide appropriate financial reporting and guidance for decisions leading to favorable financial outcomes.
  • Creates procedures and processes, and reviews those created by others, to ensure integrity of financial data in analyses and reports.
  • Completes reconciliations of financial data in problem solving and maintenance of financial systems to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
  • 4 years of experience in Related field.
  • Forecasting - Preferred
  • Management - Preferred
  • Communication - Preferred
  • Leadership - Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel - Preferred
  • Financial Analysis - Preferred
  • Finance - Preferred
  • Accounting - Preferred
  • Financial Statements - Preferred
  • Financial Modeling - Preferred
  • Financial Planning - Preferred
  • Variance Analysis - Preferred
  • Financial Data - Preferred
  • Economics - Preferred
  • Data Analysis - Preferred


Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $78,200 - $122,900 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

  • Act with uncompromising integrity.
  • Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
  • Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
  • Work in partnership and support each other.
  • Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
  • Treat each other with respect and dignity.

  • What's in it for you?

    • We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
    • We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
    • We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
    • We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
    • We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

    • Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

      Not sure if you meet every requirement?

      At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

    About Paychex

    Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services. By combining its innovative software-as-a-service technology and mobility platform with dedicated, personal service, Paychex empowers small- and medium-sized business owners to focus on the growth and management of their business. Paychex is headquartered in Rochester, New York and has more than 100 locations across the United States and Europe.
    Learn more about Paychex
    Size
    15,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $40.1 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $1 billion
    Founded
    1971
    5 Year Trend
    +7.9%
    Revenue
    $3.9 billion
    NASDAQ

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