Senior Financial Analyst

Exponent•Menlo Park, CA

10d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance Group. This position will be based in our Menlo Park, CA office. This position will be responsible for manipulating large datasets to bring insights into our business performance. You will be responsible for Collaborate with management on strategic objectives by performing research and developing financial models on topics such as compensation, sales credit, utilization, client/industry data, and return on investment of strategic investments. Develop financial reports for Supervisors, Project Managers, Principals, Directors, and Officers that help them manage and grow the Firm. Deliver business intelligence that provides forward-looking insight and decision support Automate and create a more robust process to streamline current business analysis. Develop and maintain reports and performance dashboards, which will serve to analyze financial results, track key performance indicators, monitor variances, and identify trends. Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trends. Compile and analyze long-range plans, annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Compile data for the annual review process.

Requirements

B.S./B.A. degree (MBA is preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Financial Analyst
Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and SQL
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI-driven productivity tools
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across multiple functions, regions, with varied levels of employees and with multi-industry clients
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and very tight deadlines are common
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be analytical, assertive, and creative and have effective problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize workload and work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional services company is desirable

Responsibilities

Collaborate with management on strategic objectives by performing research and developing financial models on topics such as compensation, sales credit, utilization, client/industry data, and return on investment of strategic investments.
Develop financial reports for Supervisors, Project Managers, Principals, Directors, and Officers that help them manage and grow the Firm.
Deliver business intelligence that provides forward-looking insight and decision support
Automate and create a more robust process to streamline current business analysis.
Develop and maintain reports and performance dashboards, which will serve to analyze financial results, track key performance indicators, monitor variances, and identify trends.
Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trends.
Compile and analyze long-range plans, annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Compile data for the annual review process.