Senior Financial Analyst

Kforce Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for an experienced financial analyst in Kansas City to lead sales forecasts and provide insights on sales performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a sales organization, and possesses strong communication and analytical skills. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required along with Power BI experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or similar roles.
• Experience supporting a sales organization preferred.
• Professional certifications like CPA, CMA, CFA are a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Planning, analytical and problem-solving skills; professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly sales forecasts with regional leadership.
• Analyze sales vs. budget and surface trends.
• Support region-level forecast reviews with insights.
• Monitor pipelines and backlog to evaluate conversion rates, quoting activity and gaps in execution.
• Partner with sales and operations to identify key performance drivers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business intelligence

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly sales forecasts in collaboration with regional leadership
• Analyze sales vs. budget, prior year, surface trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support region- and branch-level forecast reviews with insights on sales mix, margin, and pricing dynamics
• Monitor pipelines and backlog to evaluate conversion rates, quoting activity, and execution gaps
• Partner with sales and operational leaders to identify key performance drivers
• Deliver insights on both leading and lagging sales indicators
• Contribute to the enhancement of sales reporting, dashboards, and performance tools
• Support upgrades to KPIs, scorecards, and sales rhythm reporting
• Act as the primary FP&A partner for an assigned region
• Translate complex datasets into clear, concise, business-ready recommendations for leadership
• Support strategic initiatives with analytical rigor

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, business intelligence, or similar roles
• Experience supporting a sales organization (industrial distribution preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Proven planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc.) are a plus
• Power BI experience strongly preferred

Note: The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. This range may be modified in the future. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce\'s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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