Analyst/Senior Analyst FP&A

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Diligent’s financial planning and analysis efforts across assigned regions or business areas. This role provides deep insights and actionable recommendations that inform both strategic and operational decisions. The Senior Financial Analyst leads budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling activities, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams and business leaders to drive performance and operational efficiency. The successful candidate demonstrates advanced analytical skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders through clear, data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, maintenance, and enhancement of financial reporting packages, models, and dashboards to support business decision-making
• Analyze, consolidate, and interpret complex financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and actionable business insights
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly management reporting processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial statements
• Prepare and present financial materials for leadership and Board meetings, providing analysis and recommendations
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Sales Operations, HR, Product, etc.) to support financial planning, process improvements, and strategic initiatives
• Perform advanced ad-hoc financial analyses to guide key operational and strategic decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, tools, and processes for enhanced efficiency and data accuracy
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts as needed, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, or FP&A
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (CPA, CFA) a plus
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting skills, with the ability to handle complex datasets and provide actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, macros, etc.) and familiarity with financial systems or BI tools
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and influence decision-making across multiple teams
• Strategic mindset, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimagining workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA; we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly—those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together.

At Diligent, you’re not just building the future—you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact. Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore, and Sydney.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Global days of service
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Meeting-free days
• Generous time off policy and wellness programs
• Employee Resource Groups supporting diversity and inclusion
• Access to resources and education to foster understanding

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time.