Financial Analyst SG&A

Job Summary

The SG&A Financial Analyst supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for corporate operating expenses across various functions. This role involves expense management, cash flow forecasting, balance sheet analysis, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting for operating expenses.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor SG&A expenses, ensuring alignment with budget, forecast, and company targets
• Support cash flow forecasting related to operating expenses, including timing of payments and short-term liquidity impacts
• Perform balance sheet analysis for SG&A-related accounts (e.g., accruals, prepaid expenses, operating liabilities), ensuring accuracy and identifying trends or risks
• Prepare and deliver monthly variance analysis for SG&A functions, explaining key drivers and recommending corrective actions
• Possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders
• Track and analyze headcount, compensation, and program spend to support workforce and cost planning
• Assist in maintaining and improving financial models for forecasting SG&A costs and cost drivers
• Drive continuous improvement in SG&A financial processes, reporting, and controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2-5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or accounting (preferably supporting operating expenses or SG&A)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting corporate functions (HR, Marketing, IT, Sales Ops)
• Familiarity with ERP and planning tools such as Workday Adaptive
• Exposure to headcount and compensation planning