Senior Financial Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive key financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling. This position involves close collaboration with leadership to analyze financial results and provide insights to support business growth. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, a bachelor's degree in finance, and proficiency in financial modeling and Excel. This role offers competitive compensation and potential benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis or related functions.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.
• Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for business evaluations.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for leading key financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making and organizational performance. This role partners closely with leadership to analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support scenario planning, profitability analysis, and long-range planning
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, providing variance explanations and recommendations
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business initiatives, investments, and cost-optimization opportunities
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis or related functions
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and BI tools preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Please note: Salary range and benefits information are provided where required by local law. This posting reflects current compensation and benefits structures and is subject to change.