Financial Analyst / Data Analyst

Korn Ferry Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry Group is partnering with a client in Atlanta to recruit a Senior Financial Analyst Consultant hybrid role that delivers financial reporting, analytics, forecasting, and decision-support to finance and sales leadership in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong Excel, Power BI, SQL, and ERP experience, plus the ability to develop dashboards, support month-end close, budgets and forecasts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Financial analysis, FP&A, and business analytics experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Experience with SQL and data querying.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly sales variance analysis and margin reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify key business drivers, and communicate meaningful trends to stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute dashboards and reports.
• Help stakeholders track KPIs and make data-informed decisions.
• Write and execute queries to extract financial and operational data.
• Validate data loads and investigate data-quality concerns.
• Analyze trends and recommend reporting or process improvements.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for the sales organization.
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to manufacturing costs, trends, and benchmarks.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Prepare month-end and quarterly reporting packages.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using supported technologies.
• Partner with finance, sales, and cross-functional teams on reporting initiatives.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Analytical thinking

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Multitasking

Project management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

SQL

Power BI

ERP system

Data querying

Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Financial Analyst Consultant to provide financial reporting, analytics, forecasting, and decision-support assistance to finance and sales leadership. This is a hybrid role based in the Atlanta, GA area.

The consultant will help deliver accurate and timely financial information, develop business-focused reporting, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position requiring strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with finance, sales, operations, and other internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly sales variance analysis and margin reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify key business drivers, and communicate meaningful trends to stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute clear, user-friendly dashboards and reports.
• Help internal stakeholders track key performance indicators and make data-informed business decisions.
• Write and execute queries to extract financial and operational data.
• Validate data loads and investigate data-quality concerns.
• Analyze trends and recommend reporting or process improvements.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for the sales organization.
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to manufacturing costs, financial trends, and business benchmarks.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Prepare month-end and quarterly reporting packages in response to corporate accounting requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using the organization's supported technologies.
• Partner with finance, sales, and other cross-functional teams on reporting and analytical initiatives.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

• Financial analysis, FP&A, business analytics, or related finance experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Experience developing dashboards and management reports.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data-querying concepts.
• Experience with Power BI or a comparable business intelligence and visualization platform.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Flexible team player who can operate effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Title Financial Analyst / Data Analyst

Location Hybrid, Atlanta

Client Industry Manufacturing

Compensation $40-$65/hr