Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Financial Planning & Analysis

As Senior Financial Analyst for the Financial Planning & Analysis group, you would be a key contributor to the future success of the Planning team by providing a strong professional presence, technical expertise and a business/operational focus. You will work with management throughout the company to develop, track and analyze key performance indicators to assess and ensure operational strength. Together with the Director & the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will assist in the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and monthly forecast.

Responsibilities Include:

• Use analytical skills to sift through large amounts of data and turn this information into key qualitative and quantitative financial analysis.
• Develop new tools and analyses, independently and collaboratively, to provide insights into business trends.
• Develop and deliver informative, well-organized executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
• Monthly forecasting and variance explanations of budgeted accounts with a strong focus on capital expenditure analysis.
• Communicate complex analysis and results with recommendation to all levels of management, including senior management.
• Proactively seek opportunities to partner with business units on important strategic initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by department head.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience performing and improving complex financial modeling and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required, MBA preferred.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Interactive Reporting, Oracle Financials & Hyperion Planning or comparable applications or tools.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
• Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations including business processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of these measures, profitability and return on investment modeling.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion, coordinate action plans and implement decision strategies.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt easily to change