Senior Finance Analyst (225-825)

The Senior Finance Analyst plays a critical role in a company’s financial health and decision-making processes. This position is responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations to senior management. The successful candidate will be adept at analyzing complex financial data, identifying trends, and preparing detailed reports. They will collaborate with various departments to optimize financial performance and support organizational goals. The Senior Finance Analyst ensures that financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes are efficient and effective. This individual must possess strong analytical capabilities, a thorough understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to formulate budgets and track performance against them.
• Provide support on forecasting and financial modeling to assist in strategic planning efforts.
• Monitor financial trends to recommend improvements or courses of action to achieve business objectives.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with detailed variance analysis.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Conduct financial scenario analysis to support informed decision-making by senior management.
• Ensure regulatory and internal financial controls compliance through rigorous analysis and reporting.
• Lead financial reviews of major corporate projects to assess benefits and risks involved.
• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains in financial operations.
• Contribute to financial meetings by presenting and explaining financial performance and forecasts.
• Stay informed of industry developments and benchmark company performance against competitors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or MBA is highly desirable.