Sr. Financial Analyst

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About the role

We’re partnering with a growing company in Dalton, GA that’s looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who can drive strategy through the numbers. This role goes beyond managing the close—you’ll forecast, analyze, model scenarios, explain variances, and influence business decisions.

You’ll oversee the financial performance of a local distribution division, owning everything from month-end close and general ledger activity to budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, and profitability analysis. You’ll partner directly with leadership on:

• Scenario planning for new store openings
• Product line profit analysis
• Spending oversight and financial performance improvement
• Variance analysis against budget and prior year
• Forecasting that supports real business growth

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process for the division
• Build forecasts, projections, and board-level reporting
• Develop and manage the budget
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and explain key business drivers
• Support leadership with financial modeling and planning insights
• Maintain consistency in core financial processes and reporting
• Calculate commissions across locations
• Support store conversions with financial analysis and monthly adjustments
• Mentor a staff accountant and oversee reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Help improve controls, processes, and financial visibility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems skills
• A solid accounting foundation paired with strong FP&A and analytical horsepower
• Ability to turn financial data into clear business recommendations
• FP&A exposure is a plus