Sr. Financial Analyst

Resonetics•Nashua, NH

5h•$78,000 - $113,000

About The Position

The Sr Financial Analyst performs moderately complex financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and business decision support for operational sites. Under general supervision, this role independently develops analytical approaches, interprets financial and operational trends, and partners closely with operational leadership to provide data-driven insights that support business unit objectives. The key objective for this role is to help drive financial results by translating complex data into actionable recommendations, supporting the development of financial budgets, forecasts, plans, and KPIs, identifying reasons for variances or inefficiencies, and recommending process improvements that enhance business unit performance. The role may also serve as an informal resource for less experienced finance professionals.

Requirements

5+ years of finance, accounting, or financial analysis experience.
Strong understanding of financial analysis standards, processes, methodologies, and principles within finance and operational environments.
Experience with variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, period-over-period analysis, KPI development, and business performance reporting.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to work with complex data from multiple sources, identify key performance drivers, and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple moderately complex projects and assignments with autonomy, sound judgment, prioritization, and accountability for results.
Demonstrated written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and build relationships across levels and functions.
Proficient with finance and business systems, including Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capability.
BA/BS degree with a specialization in finance, accounting or related field.

Nice To Haves

Hyperion, OneStream, Oracle, SAP, Pigment, Power BI, or equivalent financial systems experience.
Strong database, reporting, and systems skills, including experience improving tools, reports, or recurring finance processes.
Knowledge of cost accounting principles and manufacturing financial performance drivers.
Experience working in a manufacturing or multi-site operational environment.
Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or working with business unit leaders on financial planning, analysis, and decision support.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze actual results, forecasts, and performance trends; identify variances, risks, opportunities, and key drivers to support operational decisions.
Develop analytical approaches to difficult, moderately complex financial and operational problems, using appropriate tools, systems, and data sources.
Present financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders, including business unit leaders.
Support planning-cycle deliverables, including budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, KPIs, and related reporting.
Partner with leadership to develop, refine, and assess business cases for projects, capital spending, and resource allocation decisions.
Contribute finance expertise to cross-functional or business unit initiatives within the area of specialization.
May serve as an informal mentor for entry-level finance professionals by sharing tools, processes, and analytical best practices.