Senior Financial Analyst - Atlanta (hybrid) - up to $115k + 10% bonus
Our Atlanta-based candidate is hiring for a Senior Financial Analyst. This individual will play a key role in providing strategic financial insights and supporting the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function across multiple business entities within the organization. The Senior Financial Analyst will leverage Adaptive Planning to drive accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes for multiple business entities.
- Utilize Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive) for financial modeling, scenario analysis, and consolidation across various divisions and entities.
- Develop detailed financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives.
- Provide actionable insights on financial performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Reporting & Financial Performance Monitoring:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analyses for senior management.
- Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to enhance profitability, cost management, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to track company performance and highlight any areas of concern.
Entity-Level Financial Analysis:
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and deliver tailored financial analysis.
- Perform entity-specific financial modeling and benchmarking to assess profitability and growth potential across the business.
- Coordinate and manage financial consolidation processes for multiple business entities.
Data Management & Systems:
- Ensure financial data integrity and consistency across all systems, particularly Adaptive Planning and any other reporting tools in use.
- Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany transactions and manage entity-level financial data consolidation.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to continuously improve the use of financial systems and tools.
Business Partnering & Strategic Support:
- Provide financial support to department heads and leadership teams in decision-making processes.
- Partner with operational teams to evaluate and drive cost optimization initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation of business cases and financial justifications for key investments, projects, and strategic initiatives.
Ad-Hoc Analysis & Special Projects:
- Support management with ad-hoc financial analysis and presentations as required.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional projects related to financial performance improvement, system upgrades, or entity integration.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related roles, with experience in multi-entity financial environments.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Proven experience with Adaptive Planning.
- Prior experience in consolidating financials for multiple entities, business units, or divisions is highly preferred.
