Senior Financial Analyst-ESG

Leap Brands; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands in Nashville is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support data-informed decision-making. You will build complex financial models, prepare reports, and partner with department leaders to optimize initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's in finance or related field, 3–5 years in financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication skills. This role offers significant visibility within senior leadership and the business.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, preferably in FP&A.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned departments or business units.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports with key insights and variance analysis.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

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

MBA or CPA

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP or planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling to help drive data-informed decisions across the business. This is a highly visible position that collaborates with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to support financial planning and long-term growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned departments or business units
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports with key insights, variance analysis, and performance trends
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Partner with department leaders to analyze costs, evaluate initiatives, and identify areas for improvement
• Support executive reporting, board materials, and ad hoc analysis as needed
• Ensure accuracy of financial data by working closely with accounting and operational teams
• Drive process improvements and automation efforts within the FP&A function

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, preferably in FP&A
• Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP or planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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