Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

What You'll Do :

The Sr. Financial Analyst provides accurate, data-based analysis and presentation on the company’s financials. This role researches, analyzes and prepares the company’s business information, including but not limited to : budgets, forecasts, pricing, planning and control to aid in the company’s ability to make well-informed decisions and monitor financial movements.

The Sr. Financial Analyst will also support the company’s financial reporting systems.

55% Reporting & Analysis

• Completes regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis at the consolidated company level
• Gathers, completes and summarizes analysis and provides observations and recommendations which will assist with assessing present and future financial performance
• Uses variance analysis to identify and share trends which allows the business to react to changing environments
• Coordinates with all levels to gather, review, analyze and consolidate financial data for reporting
• Assists in the development of budgets and forecasts including, but not limited to, projections for assets and liabilities under management, revenue and expenses
• Continuously monitors actual vs budgeted / forecasted performance, bringing to leaders any trends and / or observations to ensure action can be taken as needed
• Identifies opportunities for automation and / or technical solutions and makes recommendations for improvements and presents them to leaders;

works with cross functional teams for implementation as required

Supports tactical and strategic initiatives for reporting, data warehousing and profitability reporting

30% Procurement Support

• Leads contract negotiations, with legal as appropriate, to reduce price and obtain optimal contractual terms with vendors
• Develops, implements and maintains purchasing strategies in accordance with the global P&L strategies and drives execution to meet business objectives
• Studies and evaluates various proposals made to DR by vendors and / or contractors, prepares cost and value analysis and makes recommendations
• Works with a cross-matrix team (comprised of functional, technical, legal, financial, and business area subject matter experts) to assess and develop business requirements, proposals, and RFX’s

15% Financial Controls

• Supports financial model maintenance and modification for changes leveraging automation where possible
• Maintains and improves budgeting and financial modeling tools

Qualifications

What You'll Need to Succeed :

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong business acumen with proven ability to effectively partner with functions outside of Finance
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, such as GAAP and accrual-based accounting
• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook)
• Experience in a fast-paced, growing, ever changing environment, preferably with a software company

Preferred :

• Treasury Experience
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience building Power BI dashboards
• Essbase Experience
30+ days ago