Senior Finance Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst supports financial planning and analysis (FP&A) through financial reporting, KPI management, cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives. The role tracks financial and operational performance, monitors cost reduction initiatives and capital expenditures, and develops dashboards and reporting to support business decisions. The position partners with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to identify cost drivers, improve financial performance, and maintain accurate financial reporting and systems. Sensience is a global manufacturer of engineered sensing, control, and sealing components, with 3,000 employees worldwide across six manufacturing facilities. The company has more than 75 years of experience and recently re-established itself as an independent company. Sensience is seeking entrepreneurial-minded candidates to support its growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, operational finance, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Oracle or similar platforms.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization and business intelligence tools.
Responsibilities
- Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in partnership with business leaders.
- Develop financial models, performance metrics, and reporting tools to evaluate business trends and support decision-making.
- Prepare recurring financial reports, variance analyses, and management presentations communicating key insights and recommended actions.
- Evaluate cost trends, profitability, and cost reduction initiatives to identify opportunities for improved financial performance.
- Support investment analysis and resource allocation decisions through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and recommendations to support leadership priorities and business initiatives.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business performance, support financial objectives, and drive accountability.
- Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights that inform business decisions and improve performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators and business initiatives, evaluating progress against established targets.
- Collaborate with business partners to identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Support management reviews by communicating key performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
- Develop and enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve visibility into business performance.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes through automation, standardization, and improved data analytics.
- Support financial systems, reporting structures, and ongoing process improvements to strengthen the effectiveness of the finance function.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
