Senior Financial Analyst

Orion•Omaha, NE

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide analysis and thought leadership on key internal and external business needs and recommend courses of action. The role includes financial modeling, profitability and cost-reduction analysis, return-on-investment analysis, monitoring business issues, and assessing impacts to the bottom line. You will consult with senior management, support strategic initiatives and change projects, and prepare analytical reporting for board, lender, and internal management audiences. The role also examines organizational performance, new programs, potential acquisitions and dispositions, capital budgets, competitors, and industry trends to develop actionable insights. You will collaborate with other departments to establish systematic ways to collect data and monitor business activity. Orion describes a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, client service, inclusion, and innovation. The listed salary range is $72,860 to $110,014, with pay varying according to location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Financial Analyst.
Undergraduate degree or relevant work experience in a related field.
Strong presentation, influencing, and communication skills, both face-to-face and remotely.
Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of macros, pivot tables, and SQL data mining is preferred as part of the stated Excel qualifications.
Ability to perform well in complex, challenging environments, work under pressure, and prioritize tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving ability, including generating ideas and practical solutions to business issues.
Ability to adjust quickly to changes in organizational structure and business processes.
Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and work effectively across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience with business intelligence concepts and software is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Excel macros, pivot tables, and SQL data mining.

Responsibilities

Analyze organizational performance metrics to identify emerging issues and opportunities.
Conduct financial analysis, including financial modeling, profitability analysis, return-on-investment analysis, monitoring business issues, and assessing impacts to the bottom line.
Consult with senior management and provide financial information and recommendations to support financial stability and profitability.
Oversee strategic initiatives and lead change projects throughout the organization.
Analyze proposed new programs, potential acquisitions and dispositions, capital budgeting, and competitive conditions, and provide actionable insights.
Research industry trends and competitors as needed.
Assist in preparing quarterly board, lender, and internal management reporting packages, including analytical reviews and graphs.
Assess organizational competitive advantages and weaknesses and identify opportunities and threats through competitor examination.
Work with other departments to develop systematic methods for collecting data to monitor business activity.
Manage stakeholder relationships and work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.