Senior Financial Analyst

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide valuable insights to support strategic decision-making and drive financial growth for the organization through advanced financial analysis, reporting, and modeling. This position requires a high level of technical expertise and functional knowledge of financial and operational analysis tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial analyses and materials for both internal and external reporting, demonstrating advanced technical skills.
• Lead business analytics by preparing key business metrics, conducting trend analyses, and providing strategic recommendations.
• Take a lead role in long-term forecasting and near-term budgeting processes, collaborating with senior management for financial planning.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and aid in strategic evaluations.
• Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to identify trends and provide in-depth insights for business improvement.
• Oversee data scrubbing and preparation processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Conduct in-depth profitability analysis to evaluate the performance of different business units and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Engage in regular communications with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to present financial insights and analysis.
• Own & maintain detailed three-statement financial models (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, & Cash Flow Statement) to support the budgeting & forecasting processes.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required.
• CPA and/or MBA qualifications are preferred, demonstrating a high level of financial expertise.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a structured Finance environment, with a focus on financial analysis and FP&A.
• Proficiency in using Oracle Cloud Reporting & Planning or similar Enterprise-level financial packages is required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivots, VLookup, IF statements, etc., are essential for complex financial modeling and analysis.
• An intellectually curious and analytically rigorous approach to financial evaluations and strategic decision-making.
• Strong critical thinking skills to develop insightful financial analyses and provide valuable recommendations.
• A quick learner with acute attention to detail, ensuring precision in financial modeling and reporting.
• High energy with a strong work ethic and persistence to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative with excellent communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and present financial insights to senior management.
• A solid understanding of GAAP accounting practices and procedures and internal controls.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with marketplace business models, including subscription-based revenue models & related marketing spend KPIs preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts