Strategic Finance Analyst

Weber Human Resources • Kansas City, MO

17h

About The Position

As a Strategic Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting financial planning and strategic decision-making across multiple business units. You will partner with the Director of Finance and business leaders to develop budgets and forecasts, analyze business performance, build financial models, and deliver insights that support strategic decisions and business growth. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful recommendations.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience working with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite; exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or similar analytics platforms is a plus.
• Experience with financial planning and modeling tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive Insights), Anaplan, Oracle EPM, OneStream, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve finance processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support business growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, or a related analytical role.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license. Real ID-compliant driver’s license or other TSA approved alternative form of identification required for travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience partnering with business leaders and using financial data to support decision-making is preferred.
• An MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Finance and business unit leaders to provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and technology to streamline finance processes, improve reporting capabilities, and build scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models that align with business objectives.
• Analyze financial performance, including budget versus actual results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting, KPI dashboards, and business intelligence solutions to provide leadership with timely and actionable insights.
• Support cash flow forecasting, financial projections, and scenario analysis to assist with business planning and growth initiatives.
• Work closely with Accounting and cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting accuracy and understand key business drivers.
• Help enhance finance systems, processes, and data models to support the continued growth and evolution of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level