Senior Financial Analyst

Liquid Brand•Irving, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as the operational finance partner for multi-site business units, combining FP&A rigor with practical process improvement. This role involves analyzing operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, assisting business unit managers and regional VPs with budgets, forecasts, and cost-saving initiatives, and developing the dashboards, KPIs, and reporting necessary for informed decision-making. Success hinges on close collaboration with operational partners, including on-site visits, a deep understanding of the processes and systems supporting assigned functions, and coordination with Corporate FP&A and Accounting during the financial close process.

Requirements

Highly proficient in Excel
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required
3–5 years in FP&A, Analytics, Business Management, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or related area
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational challenges
Moderate to Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets, data analysis, reporting, and utilizing software tools for process improvement
Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ethical and professional behavior, maintaining confidentiality and data integrity

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics, Adaptive, and Microsoft tools a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
MBA/CPA a plus
Experience in finance operations within a multi-site organization a plus

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive analysis of multi-site business units' operational workflows, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for process enhancement.
Support and partner with business unit managers and regional VPs in all things operational analytics, inclusive of preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cost savings initiatives.
Build, develop, and maintain dashboards and performance metrics that support key business decisions by delivering reports and insights analyzing business functions and key operations and performance metrics.
Develop and implement strategies to streamline operational processes, reduce errors, and enhance overall efficiency.
Monitor and evaluate operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets and standards are met.
Prepare detailed operational reports and presentations, summarizing key findings, improvements, and recommendations.
Establish strong relationships and regularly spend time collaborating with operational partners for assigned functional areas.
Become a subject matter expert for all business processes and technology solutions used to run key areas of assigned business functions.
Partner with Corporate FP&A to provide support and insights, learn from colleagues, and maintain consistency of practice while delivering to internal customers' requirements.
Partner with Corporate FP&A and Accounting during close.
Perform on-site business unit visits.
Act as the authoritative voice in defining business outcomes.