Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Remote - Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Boston, NY or DC preferred

Overview:

Our client, a growing organization in a fast-paced industry, is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts. This role requires a highly analytical and proactive individual who can provide actionable insights, build advanced models, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development of annual budgets and long-range financial plans
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to project performance
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate risk and opportunity

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for leadership
• Monitor KPIs and track progress against financial targets

Business Partnership

• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand department needs and align financial plans
• Present financial insights to executives and other stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives with data-driven analysis and recommendations

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Leverage advanced tools and techniques to extract insights from data
• Drive best practices in reporting and modeling

Leadership & Team Support

• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture
• Provide mentorship and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance capabilities

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, multi-sheet models); familiarity with enterprise financial systems and planning tools
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop financial models and perform scenario analysis
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities