Financial Analyst, Sr.
Torentify · New Haven County, CT · 4 days ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
About the role
The Senior Financial Analyst supports corporate financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and executive reporting. They partner with Corporate Controllers and cross-functional finance teams to analyze business performance, support strategic initiatives, contribute to M&A analysis, and drive financial insights that influence executive decision-making. This position also offers opportunities to work with AI-driven reporting and finance automation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience preparing financial forecasts and budgets.
- Interest or experience in AI tools and finance automation is preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Required Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- M&A Analysis
- Pro Forma Modeling
- Working Capital Analysis
- SG&A Analysis
- Executive Reporting
- AI in Finance
- Finance Automation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
Responsibilities
- Prepare consolidated monthly financial forecasts and annual budgets.
- Support long-range strategic financial planning initiatives.
- Analyze key financial drivers, including SG&A, working capital, and accruals.
- Deliver weekly forecast updates and perform variance analysis.
- Support mergers and acquisitions through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for senior leadership.
- Partner with Corporate Controllers and cross-functional finance teams.
- Develop actionable financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
- Contribute to AI-driven reporting and finance process automation initiatives.
- Manage multiple financial projects while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.