Senior Strategic Finance Analyst
ALKU · Andover, MA · 1 wk ago
HybridFinanceFull-time
Skill Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related analytical field
- MBA, CPA or CFA a plus
- Total 3–6 years of progressive experience with a mix of investment banking, private equity or management consulting, and strategic finance at a high-growth company
- Demonstrated advancement and expanding responsibilities in financial modeling
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial analysis to non-finance executives
- High emotional intelligence: able to challenge leadership respectfully, hold a point of view under pressure, and navigate competing priorities in a fast-moving organization
- Self-directed and intellectually curious
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Analysis & Executive Advisory
- Partner with Revenue leaders to proactively identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities
- Support the annual operating plan and quarterly re-forecast processes
- Develop the scenario planning framework for the FP&A team
- Monitor and report on plan-vs-actual performance with a narrative lens
- Business Partnership
- Lead periodic deep-dive analyses on key business drivers
- Own ad hoc analytical requests from senior leadership
- Planning & Forecasting Support
- Support the annual operating plan and quarterly re-forecast processes
- Develop the scenario planning framework for the FP&A team
- Monitor and report on plan-vs-actual performance with a narrative lens
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related analytical field; MBA, CPA or CFA a plus
- Preferred: Prior experience in staffing, professional services, or a business with a similar revenue model (GP-driven, headcount-intensive)
- Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and comfort with AI tooling
- Familiarity with FP&A platforms (Adaptive Insights, Planful, Vena, Anaplan) and ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday)
- Experience supporting M&A diligence, capital markets transactions, or board-level financial presentations