Senior Financial Analyst

VSP Vision; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision seeks a seasoned financial analyst to perform complex analysis of expenses, income, and business results to guide strategic direction. You will research variances, prepare budgets and forecasts, and monitor departmental costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.

The role requires strong communication, Excel and mainframe accounting experience, and the ability to work under deadlines. Remote or hybrid flexibility is noted for suitable roles within VSP Vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Six years of related financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct cost-benefit and alternative analyses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis of expenses, income and business results to support strategic direction.
• Research, analyze and report fluctuations in financial performance to identify trends and variances.
• Prepare company budgets and financial forecasts for business plans.
• Monitor department expenses and identify trends for cost control.
• Recommend changes to streamline accounting systems and processes for efficiency.
• Prepare reports outlining the company's financial position to aid decision-making.
• Provide coaching on performance evaluations and feedback.

Skills

Cost-benefit analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Mainframe accounting systems

SAP

Oracle Planning

Acumatica

Power BI

Workday

Paylocity

Job description

Performs complex financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations. Assists in evaluating information for setting the strategic direction for the enterprise.

Researches and analyzes business and financial information at a corporate level; makes recommendations and assists in establishing the strategic direction of the company

Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; makes recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues

Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impact; makes recommendations for corrective action

Assists in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans

Monitors and evaluates individual department expenses and identifies any specific trends to assist in cost control

Recommends changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources

Prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making

Analyzes and interprets various financial reports and statistics to management; makes recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made

Assists with the review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback

Adapts new developments in the field of financial planning and control to ensure the enterprise utilizes the most effective financial practices; makes recommendations to improve financial systems and processes

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Six years of related financial analysis experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines
• Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices
• Strong work ethic and flexible work style
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties.
• Proven ability to navigate complex situations through organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrates ability to be a decision-maker showing balanced consideration of business issues
• Clean credit history as reported by credit report

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Insurance, Optometry, Ophthalmology, or traditional Medical FP&A
• Strong Excel experience
• Financial system experience with the following systems (SAP, Oracle Planning, Acumatica, Power BI, Workday, Paylocity)

Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.