Senior Financial Analyst

Continental; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and

Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term & Long

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support FP&A and Operations through financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analytics. You will transform financial and operational data into insights that drive performance across multiple lines of business.

The role emphasizes dashboard development, scenario modeling, and presenting clear recommendations to leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel and dashboard/reporting skills with data visualization experience.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Query for KPI dashboards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on business unit financials, including flash reports and variances.
• Prepare financial analyses to support client meetings and presentations.
• Identify process improvements and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT to develop dashboards and real-time tools.
• Develop proformas and analyze ROI for new opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and accruals processes.
• Create KPI scorecards and leadership dashboards.
• Lead reporting automation initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Dashboard development

Data analysis

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning tools

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Department: Accounting 500002

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sterling Heights

Reporting To: James Deneweth

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting FP&A and Operations through financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, business analytics, and strategic decision support. This position is responsible for transforming financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive business performance across multiple lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on business unit financials, including preparation of flash reports, identifying key variances, and delivering actionable insights.
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis to support client meetings and presentations as needed.
• Proactively identify problem areas within financial operations and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvement.
• Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain dashboards and financial tools that provide real-time insights, enabling the operations team to perform efficiently and effectively.
• Investigate and resolve financial variances as they arise.
• Develop and manage proformas for new business opportunities and analyze performance by comparing actual results to projected plans.
• Assist in budget process, forecasting, and accruals for our clients.
• Develop and maintain KPI scorecards and performance dashboards for operational leadership.
• Lead reporting automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making speed.
• Support strategic initiatives through scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and financial impact assessments.
• Monitor key business drivers and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Create executive-level presentations and summarize complex analyses into concise business recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, business analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, Power Pivot, complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Strong experience with Power BI, Power Query, and dashboard development.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Experience developing financial models, business cases, pro forma statements, and ROI analyses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to data accuracy.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools preferred.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits for eligible team members, including:

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs
• Additional Perks

To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits.