Overview
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Location Preference: Preference given to candidates located within the St. Louis area.
- On-Site Requirements: Occasional on-site attendance may be required as business needs dictate for projects, meetings, training, special events, or other business-related activities.
This Senior Financial Analyst role supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making. Responsibilities include building and maintaining financial models, analyzing business performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting, preparing management reporting, and delivering insights that help leaders make informed strategic and operational decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and long-range planning tools to support business objectives.
- Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations to business leaders.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packages that communicate key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Partner with business leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
- Perform variance analysis comparing actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities through financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation responsibilities.
- Assist with the preparation and consolidation of financial reports across multiple subsidiaries and business units.
- Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and automated solutions to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
- Evaluate business initiatives, investments, and operational strategies through financial analysis and modeling.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, data quality, and operational efficiency.
- Support financial systems administration, reporting enhancements, and system implementation projects.
- Collaborate with accounting, operations, and leadership teams to ensure financial information is accurate, relevant, and actionable.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations to improve business performance.
- Support audit requests, special projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.
- Present financial findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or related finance roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leaders and cross-functional partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
- Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
- Experience with financial systems and reporting platforms such as Microsoft 365, Planful, Power BI, BlackLine, or similar tools.
- Experience supporting system implementations, reporting enhancements, automation initiatives, or data analytics projects.
- Experience with multi-entity financial reporting or consolidations.
- Experience creating dashboards and executive-level reporting.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental and family leave
- Employee support programs and wellness resources
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The employer is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as required by law.