Financial Analyst Sr.

The Financial Analyst develops and reports financial and operational metrics on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while coordinating input from departments within the Analyst supports and refines models used to effectively determine and measure business unit and company performance in a timely, accurate, and controlled fashion. The Analyst is responsible for developing and providing ad-hoc reports in a relevant and digestible format that will aid key business leaders in decision making. Responsibilities: Prepares monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and periodic strategic business plans for revenues, expenses, staffing levels, and operational metrics Determines optimal business drivers (e.g. customer volumes, unit revenues/unit costs, and staff efficiency levels) for modeling of accurate and timely projections and scenarios using rate-volume analysis, historical trend analysis, and input from business and operational managers Develops and monitors the impact of process change initiatives on staff efficiency levels Prepares concise variance analysis and commentary for presentations to senior management, including analysis of business risks, opportunities, and actual versus expected results Assists management with company and department directives Ensures an adequately detailed and reliable forecasting and budgeting process for the company; develops and monitor departmental annual budget and monthly forecasts; performs and communicates variance analysis; ensures all projections are accurate, comprehensive and completed on time Implements company-wide cost allocation tool; provides a high level of thought process to drive improvement; recommends areas for improvement Spearheads projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructure Develops and presents financial modeling, financial analysis and valuation support for new product development, long-term contracts and ad-hoc financial projects Acts as a financial liaison to the business units across the company Provides support and guidance to the Financial Analysts I and II Other duties as assigned Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, include but not limited to compliance and operational risk. Demonstrate consideration for Cenlar's reputation as well as our clients, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree finance, accounting, economics, business, or mathematics required 5years of financial reporting, cost allocation, planning and budget management experience preferred Familiarity with enterprise financial reporting and planning applications preferred Advanced spreadsheet, database management, SQL knowledge, experience with Power BI and analytical skills a plus Excellent communication skills both written and oral Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel Detailed oriented and self-motivated Ability to work with minimal supervision or within a team environment Advanced knowledge cost benefit, cost allocation, budgeting, and forecasting

Created: 2024-11-02