Sr Finance Analyst

Waystar • Atlanta, GA

1d

About The Position

As part of the Waystar (NASDAQ: WAY) Finance Team, this role is instrumental to the reporting, financial analysis, and forecasting for Waystar. This role involves conducting in-depth analysis using complex financial models, preparing deliverables for internal and external stakeholders, and communicating insights to senior leadership. Senior Analysts are expected to take ownership of business-critical analyses and collaborate closely with multiple departments to drive informed decision-making. We are looking for team members that thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and are seeking an opportunity to advance their leadership and analytical capabilities. The Senior Corporate Financial Analyst plays a critical role in driving strategic planning, business performance analysis, and corporate initiatives. This individual partners with executive leadership and business units to support long-term planning, financial modeling, and key strategic projects that align with the company's overall vision and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of similar work experience.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, accounting concepts, and US GAAP.
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently on complex analyses.
• Attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and assignments.
• A passion for personal development, aspiring to be a subject matter expert and leader within the Finance team.

Nice To Haves

• Assurance or advisory experience with Big Four accounting firms is strongly preferred.
• Attainment or pursuit of CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company or private equity-backed business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced financial analysis, modeling, and reporting related to business operations and adjusted financial results.
• Prepare, analyze, and explain historical actual, adjusted, and projected financial information with increased autonomy.
• Create and update presentation materials for public company reporting, board meetings and reporting to debt holders, taking a lead role in the process.
• Develop financial models and perform scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions, including complex three-statement modeling and cash flow forecasting.
• Provide detailed reports and present analyses to executive leadership on an ad-hoc basis.
• Lead initiatives to identify opportunities for financial and operational improvements.
• Enhance business insights and reporting by leveraging PowerBI.
• Gathering, combining, and analyzing data from a variety of sources and systems
• Proactively and independently identify opportunities for improvement and communicate to management.
• Active use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to enhance performance, drive innovation, and improve decision-making across business functions.
• Ability to leverage AI tools and platforms to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and drive innovation.
• Curiosity and adaptability in exploring emerging AI technologies, with a mindset for continuous learning and experimentation.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees