Senior Financial Analyst

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• Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans in partnership with key business functions.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key trends and drivers, and provide variance analysis with insightful commentary.
• Partner with business units (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain) to develop and track KPIs, product margins, pricing strategies, and promotional ROI.
• Prepare and present monthly reporting packages to senior leadership, including P&L analysis, balance sheet trends, and cash flow insights.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and business cases.
• Support earnings preparation, board decks, and investor-related financial analysis.
• Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with accounting, supply chain finance, and commercial finance teams to ensure accurate data and alignment across departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
• 4–6+ years of experience in financial analysis or FP&A, preferably within a consumer products, retail, or manufacturing company.
• Experience in a public company environment, with strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and SEC requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, Hyperion, Adaptive Insights, SAP BPC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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