Senior Financial Analyst
Guardian Alarm · Detroit Metropolitan Area · 1 mo ago
HybridFinanceFull-time
Essential Functions
- Support the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting cycles, and long-range financial planning activities.
- Develop and maintain financial models used for forecasting revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
- Analyze financial results and variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Prepare scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support business planning and decision-making.
- Analyze financial and operational performance trends across business units and departments.
- Develop KPI reporting and performance dashboards that support executive decision-making.
- Evaluate customer, installation, service, and monitoring profitability to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Perform pricing, margin, and profitability analyses to support growth and operational initiatives.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for executive leadership.
- Translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights and recommendations.
- Serve as a trusted financial resource to business leaders throughout the organization.
- Assist finance leadership with strategic planning and business case development.
- Support board, lender, and investor reporting activities as needed.
- Participate in special projects related to operational efficiency, business transformation, and strategic growth.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, Power Query, Pivot Tables, and scenario analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and key business performance drivers.
- Experience developing executive-level reporting and presentations.
- Able to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
- Strong communication and business partnering skills.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms preferred.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.
- 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, investment banking, or related analytical roles.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling required.
- Experience preparing executive-level reporting and financial presentations required.
- Experience supporting a recurring revenue, subscription-based, or service-oriented business preferred.
- Experience supporting acquisition analysis, integration activities, or high-growth organizations preferred.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar professional designation preferred.