Senior Financial Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage monthly accruals and prepaids in accordance with GAAP
• Perform detailed variance analysis across cost, revenue, and cash flow, identifying drivers and resolving discrepancies
• Present financial findings and tell a clear story behind the data to Director and senior level management
• Support month end close activities and assist in refining and improving close processes
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities using advanced Excel functionality
• Partner with Finance leadership and cross functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Proactively identify issues, ask questions, and recommend solutions in a fast paced close environment

Key Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in finance or accounting with strong exposure to accruals and variance analysis
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and corporate finance practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookup formulas, sumif, and working with large data sets
• Proven experience presenting financial analysis to senior and executive level leadership
• Experience working in a large public enterprise or complex corporate environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and professionalism

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting or partnering with IT Finance teams
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or IBM planning tools