Principal Financial Analyst

iPipeline•Edinburgh, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Financial Analyst drives high-impact financial analysis and serves as a subject matter expert in complex financial modeling, long-term planning, and risk management. The role leads cross-functional financial planning initiatives, evaluates large-scale investments, and advises on the financial implications of business strategies. It supports corporate planning by synthesizing internal and external data into strategic insights for functional and executive leadership, while promoting best practices in financial analysis and influencing enterprise-level financial decisions. This is an office-based position.

Requirements

Broad experience developing enterprise-wide financial models and standardizing forecasting methods across functions.
Experience overseeing integrated reporting processes and delivering insights that shape strategic decision-making.
Advanced experience driving budgeting and long-range planning for major business units or the organization.
Advanced experience with Excel and business intelligence tools.
Experience integrating financial and operational data sources.
Experience ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions and managing readiness for audits and disclosures.
Expert-level understanding of markets, financial levers, and economic conditions, with the ability to recommend financial strategies.

Responsibilities

Develop enterprise-level financial models for long-range planning and strategic forecasting.
Guide financial modeling standards and methodologies across the team.
Lead enterprise financial reporting and ensure integration across business units.
Provide executive-level variance and trend analysis to drive accountability.
Provide leadership in aligning budgeting with business strategy.
Drive financial evaluation of major corporate initiatives, including expansions and restructures.
Ensure audit readiness and adherence to financial governance standards.
Lead financial risk assessment for strategic investments and operational plans.
Serve as a financial advisor to executives and senior decision-makers.
Lead discussions that influence financial strategy and investment decisions.
Assess industry disruptions and evolving financial regulations, and translate market intelligence into strategic financial recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.