The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning through the development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. This role acts as a strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, providing analysis, modeling, and recommendations that support business decisions, optimize costs, and continuously improve FP&A processes.
Activities
- Develop and track budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop recommendations to improve results.
- Develop financial models, including pricing, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
- Conduct cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking studies to support decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
- Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the FP&A area.
- Prepare management reports and presentations with financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Support the monthly financial close process with variance analysis (budget vs. actual).
- Contribute to the standardization and automation of FP&A processes and tools.
Study Area
Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
Certifications (Desirable)
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
- Advanced Excel / Financial Modeling certification
Extra Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced financial modeling (Excel, BI tools)
- Strategic and data-driven thinking
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Cross-functional collaboration and leadership
- Attention to detail and analytical precision
Years of Experience
5–8 years in FP&A, Financial Analysis, or related fields.
Languages
English — Advanced
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Experience in financial modeling, including pricing, investments, and scenario analysis.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for technical and business audiences.
- Experience in cost analysis and identifying expense reduction opportunities.
- Ability to conduct ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking with autonomy.
- Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing).
- Strong command of Excel/spreadsheets and BI tools; ERP knowledge is a plus.
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
- 5-8 years in FP&A, Financial Analysis, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Experience in financial modeling, including pricing, investments, and scenario analysis.
- Experience in cost analysis and identifying expense reduction opportunities.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for technical and business audiences.
- Ability to conduct ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking with autonomy.
- Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing).
- Strong command of Excel/spreadsheets and BI tools.
- ERP knowledge.
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
- Advanced Excel / Financial Modeling certification.
- English - Advanced.
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support. Feedback suggests plan breadth and quality are a recurring bright spot.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO and holidays are emphasized alongside options like paid sick time and volunteer time. Feedback suggests time off provisions contribute to a favorable work-life balance.
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