Senior Data Analysis Professional

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will conduct high-level analyses of revenue, cost of sales, client margins, SG&A expenses and a variety of system data for historical trends, present operations and future projections. They will work with senior level management to provide reporting to help make critical decisions about revenue/clients and expense management.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze statistics and utilize principles of accounting to analyze past and present operations as well as future revenues and expenditures.
• Develop familiarity with our projection model. Update metrics needed for accurate and timely projections which may include revenue, sales and labor by client and a host of detailed analyses.
• Create financial models, prepare projections and perform research and analysis on all aspects of finance and operations.
• Meet with the VP of Finance to develop project plans and communicate status.
• Update projection model as needed to accurately project new/revised data and communicate changes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting with ability to interpret business transactions and journalize properly.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Recommend financial action based on accounting options.
• Assist with budgeting processes which may include information gathering, analysis and reporting from a variety of systems.
• Using on-line training as well as on the job training, become a subject matter expert on Business Intelligence (BI) in Ultimate Software.
• Design and maintain user reports in BI that help analyze and provide data to other departments as well as Finance.
• Use internal software and metrics to provide departmental budget and actual data and related analyses.
• Other reporting as needed.
• May develop, install, and maintain accounting systems that provide control of GL, reporting, receivables, and expenditures.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Administrative tasks to support all above functions.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects related to internal and external customers, team members and management.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong, proven Excel skills to create complex analyses
• Strong accounting skills related to the GL/Financial statements and reconciliations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience of at least 4 years of progressive duties.

Skills:

Business acumen is essential for this role as it requires you to use your knowledge of finance and accounting to drive decision making across the organization.

Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills are required to collect, analyze and interpret large amounts of data, identify trends and insights, and present recommendations to stakeholders.

Ability to think critically and strategically, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Knowledge of financial modeling, financial analysis, and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL.

Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau and QlikView is an asset.

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, cross-functional teams, and external partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to craft compelling reports, presentations, and proposals.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Experience working in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, with ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, processes, and procedures.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Other qualifications may be required depending on the specific needs of the business.

Working Conditions:

The successful candidate will work in a busy office environment with a diverse group of colleagues.

They will have access to state-of-the-art technology and resources to support their work, including financial software, databases, and other tools.

They will be expected to work collaboratively with others, share ideas and best practices, and contribute to the development of the organization.

They will also be expected to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Additional Information:

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted to participate in the selection process.

Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted within [timeframe] days.

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity.