Virtual
Senior Financial Analyst
Virtual, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Job Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, providing strategic insights and supporting decision-making through detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and ensure alignment with the company's financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Develop, analyze, and interpret complex financial data to support business decisions.
Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including variance analysis.
Provide detailed financial modeling for various business scenarios.
Reporting:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior management.
Monitor key financial metrics, KPIs, and trends to identify areas of improvement.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
Business Partnering:
Collaborate with department heads to develop financial strategies and optimize resource allocation.
Act as a key point of contact for financial queries and provide insights into financial performance.
Support the preparation of business cases, investment appraisals, and ROI analysis for new projects.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes, systems, and controls.
Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial performance.
Risk Management:
Conduct financial risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Support the internal and external audit processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
4+ years of experience in financial analysis
Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting software.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
CPA, CFA, or similar certification is a plus.
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, providing strategic insights and supporting decision-making through detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and ensure alignment with the company's financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Develop, analyze, and interpret complex financial data to support business decisions.
Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including variance analysis.
Provide detailed financial modeling for various business scenarios.
Reporting:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior management.
Monitor key financial metrics, KPIs, and trends to identify areas of improvement.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
Business Partnering:
Collaborate with department heads to develop financial strategies and optimize resource allocation.
Act as a key point of contact for financial queries and provide insights into financial performance.
Support the preparation of business cases, investment appraisals, and ROI analysis for new projects.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes, systems, and controls.
Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial performance.
Risk Management:
Conduct financial risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Support the internal and external audit processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
4+ years of experience in financial analysis
Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting software.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
CPA, CFA, or similar certification is a plus.