Senior Financial Analyst

TalentBridge; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge in Marietta, GA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and leadership reporting. You will translate data into actionable insights and partner with senior leaders to inform strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of FP&A or corporate finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to build models and dashboards for large datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and business analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, identifying key trends and drivers.
• Prepare detailed variance analyses and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Develop financial forecasts based on historical performance, business trends, operational assumptions, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and other key financial performance indicators.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and financial presentations for leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Evaluate business opportunities, investments, cost structures, and other initiatives from a financial perspective.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, reporting processes, and forecasting accuracy.
• Assist with financial planning, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the FP&A function.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Budgeting

Excel advanced

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Financial reporting platforms

Job description

Location: Marietta, GA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Marietta, GA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 annually

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing organization in Marietta, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with financial data, developing models, analyzing business performance, and partnering with leadership to support strategic decision-making.

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis, and business performance evaluation. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and business analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, identifying key trends and drivers.
• Prepare detailed variance analyses and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Develop financial forecasts based on historical performance, business trends, operational assumptions, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and other key financial performance indicators.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and financial presentations for leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Evaluate business opportunities, investments, cost structures, and other initiatives from a financial perspective.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, reporting processes, and forecasting accuracy.
• Assist with financial planning, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the FP&A function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and financial modeling.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leadership with financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis software.
• Background in a complex, multi-entity, high-growth, or data-intensive environment.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced finance-related credential is a plus.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on financial professional who can move beyond reporting numbers to understand the story behind them. You should be comfortable building models, challenging assumptions, identifying trends, and communicating recommendations to business leaders.

This role offers the opportunity to have meaningful visibility with leadership while contributing directly to financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making.