The Senior Financial Analyst analyzes relationships and trends of financial activity, develops and maintains divisional budgets and forecasts, and researches and answers questions regarding KPIs that drive financial performance. Additionally, the Senior Financial Analyst provides end to end dedicated support to functional areas in understanding financial results and developing plans and forecasts through comprehensive analysis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES :
Reporting and Analysis - 100%
- Identifies trends, variances, and key issues and provides recommendations for adjustments.
- Assembles and tracks monthly business trends by incorporating deliverables : including variance analysis of financial results and key performance indicators.
- Provides detailed explanations of drivers of business performance versus prior year, forecast, and budget, through analysis of change and other key measures.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of critical business issues, business drivers, and opportunities within the divisions.
- Lead financial planning and budgeting for divisions and cost centers.
- Provide support and guidance for the Financial Analyst to improve their skills and financial acumen
- Hold divisions financial meetings to review performance and make recommendations.
- Performs profitability analysis and develops recommendations to address performance issues.
- Performs monthly analysis of performance and highlights drivers of variances versus budget and forecast.
- Monitors activity throughout the month and provides weekly updates on KPIs.
- Conducts and documents moderate to complex financial and ad hoc analysis projects.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Identifies, recommends, develops, and implements enhancements to processes related to budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and reporting of financial information.May work on special projects or other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred4+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in the staffing industryKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all timesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and TeamsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (tables, pivots, functions, macros, data model)Working knowledge of DOMO and SalesforceStrong analytical skills in reviewing trend data and exception recognitionExcellent financial modeling skillsAbility to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills - both oral and writtenAbility to build strong business relationships at all levelsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detailStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and collaborativelySolid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skillsAbility to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlinesAbility to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentialityCOMPETENCIES REQUIRED1. Business Insight6. Collaborates2. Financial Acumen7. Builds Networks3. Tech Savvy8. Values Differences4. Strategic Mindset9. Communicates Effectively 5. Optimizes Work Processes10. Instills Trust11. Self-Development
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading. May be able to sit or standSpeaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computerAbility to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionallyAbility to interpret various instructionsAbility to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization