Senior Financial Analyst

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Focused on revenue related and operating expenses, conducting financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for use in the development of financial business decisions.
• Drive the month end close in partnership with the business and accounting for your area.
• Utilize month end close results and business insights to develop and lead a 12-month rolling forecast.
• Assists with the annual budget process as well as periodic re-forecasts.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams serving as their trusted financial advisor.
• Works closely with accounting management and senior management in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Promotes efficiency within the financial reporting process through new templates, systems, and data relationships.
• Reconciles general ledger data to various sub-ledger and system data.
• Aids in developing presentations to executive management, affiliates, and external entities.
• Develops appropriate planning and reporting tools using current and new systems.
• Identifies financial risks and recommends mitigation strategies, while also ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Performs ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics as directed by management.
• Supports business areas as needed on special projects.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Strong analytical skills.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Finance Analysis or Accounting.
• Advanced Excel including Power Query and Power Pivot.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail, demonstrated integrity, and professionalism, while effectively multitasking and prioritizing diverse tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, along with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, accounting, finance, or related field.

Skills Required

• Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.