Five By Five
Senior Financial Analyst
Five By Five, Alexandria, VA
The Senior Financial Analyst will be focused on supporting the FP&A group in the analysis of financial results, budgeting/ forecasting as well as long-term planning and financial modeling. This individual will utilize strong business acumen and a dynamic personality as this position will interact with management and business teams on multiple projects to drive performance and support company initiatives. The Senior Financial Analyst will utilize a thorough knowledge of business and financial concepts as well as financial statements to support the mission of the Accounting and Finance Departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education/Experience:
Computer Skills:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with the monthly close process including variance analysis, and the creation and distribution of monthly reporting package.
- Completes monthly analysis of financial statements and company performance.
- Performs ad-hoc analysis to support strategy initiatives and special projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Provides metrics and KPI's that improve the key drivers of operations and enable effective management, decision-making and execution.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information using a variety of reporting tools.
- Performs analysis, financial planning and provides recommendations to senior management to achieve strategic goals.
- Analyzes reports and accounts to ensure financial information has been accurately recorded.
- Identifies trends and developments in business performance and reports them to management.
- Supports Business Unit leaders in establishing performance related metrics.
- Establishing and fostering collaborative relationships across all levels to provide a high level of service in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Strong time management and sense of urgency to address issues promptly is necessary in this role along with the ability to be flexible and agile.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
Education/Experience:
- BA/BS degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of finance experience with progressive growth, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in financial analysis and business modeling.
- Strong data analytical skills, high attention to details, with a focus on accuracy
Computer Skills:
- Advanced computer skills required in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, with advanced skill and expertise in Excel.
- Experience with data analysis in financial planning software and ERP systems are a plus.
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Power BI).