Senior Analyst, Corporate Financial Analysis
About The Position
The Senior Analyst, Corporate Financial Analysis supports corporate budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, partnering with FP&A and business unit finance to improve forecasting accuracy and deliver actionable insights. The role develops advanced analyses, scenario models, and management reporting that inform executive decision-making and help the company manage risks, optimize resources, and pursue growth opportunities. The Senior Analyst maintains high standards of data integrity, enhances analytical tools and processes, and communicates clear narratives to stakeholders. The position reports to the Sr. Director, Head of Corporate Financial Analysis and works closely with Strategic FP&A, Business Unit Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional partners. It is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, in a hybrid working environment, with approximately 50% of the time (2–3 workdays per week) required onsite.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of accounting or finance/FP&A experience at a commercial, functional, or corporate level.
- High proficiency in financial modeling using Excel and presentation creation using PowerPoint.
- Outstanding attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to ensure materials are accurate and consistent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare materials for senior leadership and external audiences.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including meeting coordination and adherence to timelines.
- Ability to synthesize complex data and deliver clear, actionable insights.
- Collaborative team player with strong accountability and the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or certification such as an MBA, CPA, or CFA.
- Corporate Finance experience.
- Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and IR databases such as SAP, OneStream, and FactSet.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain monthly and quarterly management reporting packages covering P&L, headcount, and KPIs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear narratives for leadership reviews.
- Translate complex financial data into concise insights, charts, and pages for executive presentations to the CEO, CFO, and Operating Committee under the Sr. Director’s guidance.
- Prepare draft commentary on drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities, and support Q&A and follow-ups.
- Partner with Business Unit Finance to collect, validate, and synthesize KPI inputs, including revenue, volume, pricing, productivity, and cost drivers.
- Monitor KPI performance against plan and forecast, highlighting variances and emerging themes with recommended actions.
- Support ad hoc analytics for strategic initiatives, including growth programs, portfolio and market analyses, margin expansion, and risk assessments.
- Own assigned segments of management P&L production and variance analysis, reconciling to accounting where needed.
- Build cost tracking and headcount analytics, identify run-rate trends and potential efficiencies, and create dashboards and trackers to monitor operating performance against targets.
- Coordinate timelines, templates, and submission checks for monthly outlooks and annual planning cycles.
- Develop and maintain driver-based forecasting models and sensitivity analyses, and pressure-test assumptions with business partners.
- Assist in building indirect cash flow forecasts and working capital bridges; analyze AR, AP, and inventory trends and drivers.
- Support capital planning analytics, including business cases, ROI tracking, and post-investment reviews, in partnership with Strategic FP&A.
- Maintain relationships with FP&A, Accounting/Controllers, Business Unit Finance, and operational partners to align on definitions and timing.
- Facilitate structured hand-offs using templates, calendars, and RACI to improve cycle speed and accuracy.
- Share best practices, contribute to analytical rigor and continuous improvement, and uphold ethical standards and data governance practices.
- Deliver timely, well-structured ad hoc analyses for the Sr. Director, CFO/CEO requests, and other leadership needs.
Benefits
- Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one.
- 401K plan with a company match and profit-sharing contribution.
- Four weeks of vacation.
- Eligibility for short-term incentive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
