Senior Financial Analyst

HireRight•Nashville, TN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in managing the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for corporate expenses, labor and headcount, and data cost tracking within a highly transactional and complex background screening business. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for executive leadership. The ideal candidate will be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, balancing recurring responsibilities with ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making. This is a hybrid role (3 days per week) in our Nashville, TN downtown office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance , Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.
4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a transactional, high-volume services or technology business.
Strong understanding of corporate expense management, labor cost modeling, and vendor/data cost tracking.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with enterprise planning systems and data visualization tools.
Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting process for corporate expenses, including professional services, facilities, travel, and overhead.
Monitor actuals vs. budget and forecast, identify variances, and provide clear explanations to leadership.
Partner with budget owners to ensure expense discipline and effective resource allocation.
Develop and maintain detailed labor models that align with workforce planning, departmental budgets, and operational needs.
Track headcount by function, location, and status (FTE, contractor, etc.) to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved staffing plans.
Analyze labor cost trends, overtime, and productivity metrics, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with HR and department leaders to provide data-driven insights on hiring, attrition, and organizational capacity.
Manage tracking and forecasting of data costs (e.g., third-party data provider expenses, transaction-based fees, and licensing costs).
Develop cost-per-transaction and cost-per-product metrics to monitor efficiency and profitability.
Work with Procurement, Product, and Operations teams to evaluate vendor pricing, contract terms, and potential cost savings opportunities.
Prepare monthly management reporting packages with insights, KPIs, and recommendations for improvement.
Support annual operating plan, long-range planning, and rolling forecast updates.
Develop financial models to assess the impact of volume fluctuations, pricing changes, and operational improvements.
Partner cross-functionally to improve visibility into cost drivers and align resources with strategic priorities.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, and data integrity.
Leverage financial systems (e. g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to streamline reporting and analysis.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or improved solutions.