Senior Financial Analyst

Talentify; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Finance/Accounting leader to own the month-end close, drive accurate financial reporting, and partner with operations leadership. You will prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and present key results to executives with clear narratives.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in finance, strong Excel and Hyperion SmartView skills, and experience with Anaplan. This role requires local Seattle residency and a results-driven, fast-paced mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting
• Experience with month-end close processes and journal entries
• Advanced Excel skills; Hyperion SmartView required, Anaplan preferred
• Proven ability to present financial results to non-finance stakeholders, including senior operational leaders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready narrative development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and financial reporting principles

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end month-end close process for the assigned portfolio with accurate, timely financial results
• Coordinate close activities with ESC to ensure alignment and issue resolution
• Prepare and review journal entries including accruals and adjustments
• Perform variance analysis across P&L and key metrics to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure integrity of financial results through reconciliation and validation of key accounts

Skills

Financial analysis

Data storytelling

Communication

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Hyperion SmartView

Anaplan

Job description

Compensation:

$90,000-$110,000 annually (US Dollars)
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting
• Strong experience with month-end close processes and journal entry preparation
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (Hyperion SmartView required, Anaplan preferred)
• Proven ability to present financial results to non-finance stakeholders, including senior operational leaders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready narrative development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and financial reporting principles

**Applicants must be local to Seattle to be considered.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close Leadership & Financial Reporting

• Lead the end-to-end month-end close process for assigned portfolio, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial results
• Partner with the Enterprise Service Center (ESC) to coordinate close activities, resolve issues, and ensure alignment
• Prepare and review journal entries to support accurate financial reporting, including accruals, reclasses, and other adjustments
• Perform detailed variance analysis across P&L and key metrics, identifying drivers of performance and risks/opportunities
• Ensure integrity of financial results through reconciliation and validation of key accounts and reporting outputs

Operational Partnership & Reviews

• Lead recurring operational review calls with RVPs and field leadership, presenting financial results, key trends, and actionable insights
• Act as a trusted advisor to Operations by translating financial data into business context and recommendations
• Proactively identify performance improvement opportunities and support execution tracking

Forecasting, Budgeting & Analysis

• Maintain and update 12-month rolling forecasts, incorporating operational inputs and business trends
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly financial planning processes
• Develop and enhance financial models to support decision-making and strategic initiatives

Ad Hoc Reporting & Performance Narratives

• Produce ad hoc reporting and analysis for RVP partners and operational leaders, addressing evolving business needs
• Develop clear, concise narrative commentary explaining monthly and quarterly performance, key drivers, and outlook
• Create executive-level summaries and presentations to communicate financial performance effectively