Financial Analyst

Expo Experts; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team in a fast-growing, private equity-backed distribution business. You will support the commercial side through forecasting, pricing analysis, and sophisticated financial modeling to drive profitability and strategic decision-making.

The role owns the full forecasting process across the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, partnering with sales and leadership to provide actionable reporting, margin analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–8 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or financial analysis.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP and FP&A tools preferred.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional work ability.
• Independent in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong business judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the full forecasting process across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, pricing, and cost analysis.
• Partner with sales to provide actionable reporting and margin analysis.
• Perform ad hoc analysis on customer pricing, product mix, and profitability.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Review forecast assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate insights to leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
• Build detailed operating budgets for sales and marketing functions.
• Identify financial and operational risks and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and reporting materials for finance and business leadership.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Excel

Pricing analysis

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

FP&A tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

FP&A tools

Job description

A fast-growing, private equity-backed distribution organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role will play a key part in supporting the commercial side of the business through forecasting, pricing analysis, and financial modeling.

The position owns the forecasting process across the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and partners closely with sales and leadership to drive profitability and strategic decision-making. This is a high-visibility role suited for someone who is a strong Excel modeler, analytically sharp, and brings a proactive, high-energy approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full forecasting process across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, pricing, and cost analysis
• Partner with sales to provide actionable reporting and margin analysis
• Perform ad hoc analysis on customer pricing, product mix, and profitability
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Review forecast assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate insights to leadership
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes
• Build detailed operating budgets for sales and marketing functions
• Identify financial and operational risks and support strategic initiatives
• Prepare presentations and reporting materials for finance and business leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2 to 8years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or financial analysis
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills required
• Experience with ERP and FP&A tools preferred
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong business judgment and attention to detail

Role Highlights

• Ownership of the full forecasting process with exposure across all financial statements
• High-impact role supporting pricing, margins, and commercial decision-making
• Opportunity to grow into a leadership role over time
• Fast-growing organization with strong performance and momentum
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with autonomy and flexibility
• Modern office environment with a focus on development and learning

Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.