Senior Financial Analyst

Foster McKay; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst based in New London, Connecticut. This role requires expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting with advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling. The analyst will prepare detailed financial reports, conduct profitability analysis, and work closely with senior management. The ideal candidate will have over four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This is a full-time in-person position at the office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related fields.
• At least 2 years in a senior analyst role.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed financial reports including income statements and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends.
• Conduct profitability analysis against financial metrics.
• Partner with FP&A manager in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

OneStream

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing high-level financial analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations to support business decision-making to the business unit CFO and FP&A manager. This role involves complex financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, as well as working closely with various departments to optimize financial operations and drive company growth. Please note that this position will be in-person at the office full time.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare detailed financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct profitability analysis and evaluate business performance against key financial metrics.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Partner with FP&A manager in forecasting and planning. This position will be required to be extremely proficient in OneStream.

Management Reporting and Presentations:

• Prepare presentations for senior management including monthly reviews, Board reviews, Commercial reviews, and operations reviews.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reports as required by management.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required).

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a senior analyst role.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong experience working with financial management software (SAP, Oracle, Excel, etc.).

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.