Senior Financial Analyst
Danaher•Austin, TX
•Remote
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst compiles monthly forecasts and annual budgets, works with business functions to analyze actual results, and develops accurate future expectations. The role drives improvements in analytical and reporting capabilities through finance automation and AI. It reports to the Finance Director and is part of the finance department. The role is eligible for remote work from home; candidates in other U.S. locations will be considered, with a preference for candidates able to work onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana, or Miami, Florida.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field and 5 or more years of experience; or a master's degree in the field and 3 or more years of experience; or a doctoral degree in the field and 0–2 years of experience.
- Experience in business planning, strategic development, financial analysis, FP&A, or analytical roles.
- Demonstrated experience with process automation, advanced Excel modeling, or BI/reporting tools.
- High comfort working with large datasets across multiple systems.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, variance analysis, margin economics, and operating metrics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using or implementing AI-enabled analytics, automation tools, or scripting such as Python, SQL, Power Query, or RPA.
- Hands-on experience with ERP, CRM, pricing, or commissions platforms.
Responsibilities
- Compile monthly forecasts and annual budgets with business functions.
- Analyze actual results and build accurate future expectations.
- Own the design, deployment, and ongoing improvement of AI-enabled analytics and reporting solutions as a Finance AI and Automation Super User.
- Perform and improve revenue, margin, and operating profit variance analyses, identifying trends, drivers, and actionable insights.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring finance activities and reduce manual processes and cycle times.
- Manage and automate sales commissions reporting and analytics, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and scalability.
- Bridge Finance and IT/Data teams to integrate ERP, CRM, pricing, and commissions systems into automated reporting solutions.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
