Senior Financial Analyst

CFS; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to own FP&A modeling, analysis, and strategic reporting for leadership in a fast-growth professional services setting.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years of FP&A experience, a Bachelor's in Finance or related field, and SME-level Excel skills to build complex models and dashboards in a hybrid, full-time role with local Northeast Ohio close collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Advanced Excel expertise for modeling, data manipulation, and complex formulas.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models to support decisions.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally to gather data and develop actionable insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Hybrid) — candidates must be local to Northeast Ohio

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: $115,000-$135,000 + 10% Bonus

About Us

We are a nationally recognized, high-growth professional services organization with a strong presence in the Cleveland market. Known for our fast-paced, performance-driven environment, we offer finance professionals the opportunity to work with complex data, influence strategic decision-making, and partner closely with leadership. This is an ideal environment for individuals who thrive in high-visibility roles and enjoy digging into data to drive meaningful insights.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically strong Senior FP&A Analyst to support financial modeling, reporting, and strategic analysis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where data is not always readily available—you will be expected to dig in, connect the dots, and build insights from the ground up. This position requires advanced Excel expertise and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Senior Financial Analyst Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for leadership
• Partner cross-functionally to gather data and develop actionable insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes

Senior Financial Analyst Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 8–10+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or related experience
• Advanced Excel expertise (SME level required) – modeling, data manipulation, complex formulas

Senior FP&A Analyst Personality Fit

• Naturally curious and enjoys digging into data
• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing direction
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation at the top of the market
• High-growth environment with strong visibility to leadership
• Opportunity to work on complex, impactful financial initiatives
• Hybrid flexibility in a downtown Cleveland location