Sr. Financial Analyst
Osaic · Oakdale, MN · 3 wk ago
Finance$85k–$100k/yrFull-time
Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst is a key contributor within the Finance organization, responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and insights to support business decision-making. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate performance, identify trends, and drive financial discipline while supporting strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead components of the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Develop and maintain financial models to project revenue, expenses, and key business drivers
- Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide clear explanations and recommendations
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership, including dashboards and performance summaries
- Partner with functional leaders (e.g., Finance, Product, Operations, Sales) to support financial decision-making
- Provide actionable insights on cost management, revenue drivers, and operational efficiency
- Support resource planning, investment evaluation, and cost optimization efforts
- Translate financial data into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Conduct scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case development for key initiatives
- Support strategic projects such as new product launches, pricing changes, and process improvements
- Evaluate financial impact of initiatives and track performance against expectations
- Assist in long-term strategic planning and financial outlook development
- Produce accurate and timely financial reporting packages
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reports
- Improve reporting processes and automate where possible
- Leverage tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, financial systems) to enhance data visualization and insights
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
- Support implementation of new tools, models, and best practices
- Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial results and forecasts
Qualifications
- 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related field
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, modeling, forecasting)
- Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and communicate effectively
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting business units or revenue-generating functions
- Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, Anaplan)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- MBA, CFA, CPA, or progress toward certification