Senior Financial Analyst 24D25

A Senior Financial Analyst is a critical position within the finance department of a company, responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations that support organizational goals and decision-making. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and the ability to analyze financial data and trends to provide high-level insights. The Senior Financial Analyst must work closely with various departments to collect accurate financial data, perform complex data modeling, and prepare detailed reports that influence business strategies. An essential part of their role is to identify financial trends and anomalies, ensuring that the company remains financially sound and poised for growth. They play a pivotal role in budget preparation, variance analysis, and financial performance assessment. The ability to communicate complex financial concepts in an understandable manner is pivotal to this role's success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling and scenario analysis to aid strategic decisions.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute various financial reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop financial plans and budgets.
• Perform variance analysis to track performance against budget and forecasts.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes and reconciliations.
• Identify financial performance trends and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance complex Excel models for forecasting and report generation.
• Support the preparation of financial presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends and economic indicators to project future financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards across all operations.
• Work with accounting teams to streamline financial processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks with precision under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial software systems and enterprise resource planning tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting complex analysis.