Sr. Financial Analyst (Alpharetta)

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 assigned

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred

4+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in the staffing industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (tables, pivots, functions, macros, data model)Working knowledge of DOMO and Salesforce

Strong analytical skills in reviewing trend data and exception recognition

Excellent financial modeling skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills - both oral and written Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels Strong interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

COMPETENCIES 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 REQUIREMENTSTypical 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 occasionally Ability to interpret various instructionsAbility to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization