Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

The Finance Business Partner – Commercial, NA is a strategic finance professional who collaborates with commercial and sales teams to provide financial insights, drive profitability and support business growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Develop long-term financial plans and short-term forecasts, collaborating with commercial and sales leaders to set financial targets and budget.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental leaders to integrate business assumptions into financial projections.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, product profitability and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights and recommendations to improve results.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reports highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities to support decision-making.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable commentary for senior management.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance, efficiency, and cost management.
• Operational Finance Support
• Collaborate stakeholders to evaluate financial impacts of key initiatives.
• Provide financial input on contracts, sourcing decisions, and vendor negotiations.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, efficiency, and profitability.
• Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and GAAP requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to sales and commercial activities.
• Maintain data integrity across ERP and reporting systems.
• Business Partnering
• Act as trusted advisor to commercial leaders, translating financial insights into strategic recommendations.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment between financial, operational and sales goals.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making.
• Be an accountability partner by participating in regular follow-up, provide and receive constructive feedback to ensure progress toward business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a financial planning and analysis role.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal control practices and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analytics, direct experience with commercial and sales teams a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel required).
• Experience with ERP systems (Navision) and BI tools (Power BI) preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.