Sr Finance Analyst

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Posted Aug 22, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$72.8K – $151.2K/yr

Overview

This role serves as a trusted analytical partner to business stakeholders. The position owns core planning and reporting cycles, forecasting, budgeting, month-end close support, and variance analysis. Responsibilities include producing insights that shape resource decisions, working independently on complex analyses, and translating financial data into clear recommendations for non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly and quarterly forecasting process for assigned business areas, including OpEx and CapEx, and headcount modeling
  • Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies in financial workflows, using Claude AI to automate repetitive spreadsheet tasks, streamline forecast aggregation, and accelerate variance analysis
  • Lead the annual budget cycle for your portfolio: build bottoms-up plans, partner with department owners, and reconcile to top-down targets
  • Deliver month-end variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast), identify drivers, and flag risks and opportunities to leadership
  • Build and maintain financial models supporting business cases, scenario planning, and investment decisions
  • Partner with Accounting on close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and account reconciliations
  • Develop recurring management reporting and dashboards; improve accuracy, automation, and cycle time of existing processes
  • Present findings and recommendations to finance leadership and business partners in clear, decision-ready terms
  • Support ad hoc analyses for executive leadership, including board and investor reporting inputs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
  • 3–6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or public accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills, including complex modeling, large data sets, sensitivity and scenario analysis
  • Working knowledge of financial statements and how the three statements connect
  • Experience with an ERP and a planning tool (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday Adaptive, Anaplan, Pigment)
  • Proven experience or strong focus on using AI-augmented productivity tools (Claude, Gemini, or specialized AI extensions) to optimize financial data analysis, modeling, or reporting workflows
  • Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities against tight close and planning deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA, CPA, or CFA (or progress toward)
  • AI-forward mindset: openness to experimentation, continuous learning, and adapting to rapidly evolving, AI-augmented corporate environments
  • SQL or experience querying data warehouses; familiarity with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
  • Experience in industry (e.g., media, technology, advertising)
  • Track record of automating or redesigning a recurring finance process

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $72,750.00 - $151,250.00/yr (varies based on location, skills, and experience)
  • Incentive compensation opportunities may be available in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions
  • Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, 401k, backup childcare, education stipends, and additional benefits

Work Arrangement & Equal Opportunity

  • Flexible hybrid work options; most roles don’t require regular office attendance, though occasional in-person events or team sessions may be requested with notice
  • Equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected categories, consistent with applicable law
  • Accessibility assistance and reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and employment

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