Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Requirements

Sweetwater, the nation’s #1 online retailer of pro audio gear and musical instruments, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their growing Accounting & Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of financial budgets and forecasts, focusing on financial analysis and insights.
• Support the continuous improvement of budget and forecasting processes to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial result presentations for senior leadership.
• Create, maintain, and manage advanced reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights.
• Review actual performance against budgets and forecasts and prepare supporting variance analyses.
• Participate in the monthly close process as needed and collaborate with the accounting team.
• Contribute to the development of long-term financial projections and models.
• Perform ad-hoc research and analysis as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting or finance, with 5-7 years in FP&A preferred
• P&L experience and knowledge of financial systems and accounting concepts
• CPA or CFA preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables
• Experience with Alteryx, Looker, or similar software/Excel modeling and Tableau or similar software visualization processes preferred
• Knowledge of Workday or other financial systems preferred
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Understanding of accounting concepts and processes, as well as financial modeling concepts
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and take ownership of significant issues
• Experience building quality relationships with internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for logical analysis and problem-solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented work environment and handle competing tasks
• Ability to analyze issues, determine necessary group involvement, and drive resolution

Benefits

Relocation to Sweetwater’s state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne, IN is required for this position. Sweetwater offers a culture built on the creation and celebration of music, which unifies people from all walks of life. The company welcomes employees and families from all over the nation and the world, making it a diverse and inclusive workplace. Sweetwater values its diverse workforce, believing that it strengthens the company and makes it a better place to work. The company encourages interested and qualified candidates to apply and explore their #FullTimeDream at Sweetwater.