Senior Financial Analyst

In this newly created role of Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial planning and analysis for our growing company renowned for its long-standing success and customer focus. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, this position will play a pivotal role in driving accurate and timely financial insights that support strategic decision-making. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, analyze financial data, and provide insights to drive business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Provide insights into financial performance including revenue, expense, and profitability, highlighting trends and recommending actions to management driving efficient and effective decision making.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and department heads covering historical performances vs budgets and forecasts, provide detailed commentary to explain variances and anomalies. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and compliance with accounting standards.
• Planning and Forecasting: Partner with operational teams to help drive the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborate closely with department heads to monitor expenditures and ensure financial targets are met.
• Cost Analysis and Management: Assist with analyzing manufacturing costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with operations teams to improve profitability.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve financial processes and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct operational and financial analysis as required to support strategic initiatives and identify risks and opportunities.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proven track record of 3-5 years in progressive FP&A roles within high-growth global organizations, with expertise in reporting and global consolidations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with global operations is preferred.
• Proficiency in automating financial analyses.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems; experience with SAP B1 and FP&A software tools (e.g., DataRails, Vena, Anaplan) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey financial information and insights to department heads and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of accuracy and timeliness.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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