Sr. Financial Analyst
Advertising Specialty Institute · Philadelphia, PA · 2 mo ago
Hybrid$90k–$100k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage the annual budgeting process for ASI Show and Print and Promo Marketing (PPM).
- Develop and manage monthly forecasts.
- Prepare and analyze actual financial results compared to budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
- Develop comprehensive monthly variance analyses with clear explanations and actionable recommendations.
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to Show and PPM leadership, providing financial guidance and performance insights.
- Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support new products, pricing initiatives, and event-related investments.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to improve business performance.
- Review and enhance financial processes to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
- Complete and distribute weekly Show Bookings Reports for Show and PPM.
- Prepare and maintain Show attendee and registration reports, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation with internal systems.
- Calculate, validate, and report Show commissions in coordination with Accounting and Payroll.
- Led Power Summit reporting, including revenue tracking, budget comparisons, and reconciliations.
- Monitor event and product revenue performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support revenue recognition, accruals, and reconciliation activities in partnership with Accounting.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and reporting standards.
- Develop and produce detailed product and event profitability reports.
- Analyze margin performance and cost drivers to support profitability improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on forecast updates, accruals, and cost center expense allocations and corrections.
- Recommend cost optimization and operational efficiency improvements.
- Develop financial reporting tools and dashboards that improve business visibility and decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
- Experience serving as a finance business partner supporting operational or commercial business units preferred.
- Strong analytical, forecasting, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.
- Experience with event-based revenue reporting and commission tracking preferred.
- Ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships across departments.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $90,000–$100,000, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Schedule
This position requires in-person attendance at our office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.