Financial Analyst

LHH; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to deliver high-level financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to evaluate performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and support key business decisions.

Ideal candidates will have strong FP&A experience, advanced Excel, and proven ability to communicate complex finance information clearly to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field.
• Strong experience in financial analysis, FP&A, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining financial models.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modeling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Analyse statements, performance, trends and metrics.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models.
• Perform variance analysis and explain differences vs budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Evaluate risks, opportunities, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Support due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse data.
• Provide guidance to junior analysts and team members.
• Improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP platforms

BI tools

Data visualization tools

Financial systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to provide high-level financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business insights. This role will partner with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, assess risks and opportunities, and support strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial modeling, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial statement analysis, and management reporting, along with advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Analyse financial statements, business performance, trends, and key financial metrics.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business planning and strategic decisions.
• Perform variance analysis and explain differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, investments, and business initiatives.
• Support financial analysis and due diligence related to mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Procurement, and other business functions to gather and analyse financial information.
• Provide financial guidance and analytical support to junior analysts and team members.
• Develop and improve financial policies, procedures, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor industry trends and financial best practices to support informed decision-making.
• Communicate financial findings and recommendations effectively to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong experience in financial analysis, FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining financial models.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, financial performance metrics, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience preparing financial reports and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with M&A, due diligence, or strategic financial analysis is a plus.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, BI/reporting tools, or data visualization tools is a plus.

Location: Carneys Point, NJ 08069 (Onsite)

Pay Range: $53 – $56/hour

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers