Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Tempe, Arizona. The role involves managing forecasts, financial reporting, and assisting in financial presentations. The company seeks a candidate with at least 6 years of experience in an FP&A role within a public company with substantial annual revenue.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or business, with advanced degrees being preferred. Proficiency in financial modeling, SAP, Power BI, and strong Excel skills are crucial.

The position offers a base salary of up to $130K and requires in-office work full time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a financial analyst in an FP&A role.
• Ideal experience in a public company with annual revenue greater than $1B.
• Strong analytical skills and positive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Own the calendar and process for annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Responsible for monthly financial reporting package for senior management.
• Support global Finance team with analysis and ad-hoc financial projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business

Masters preferred (CPA/MBA is a plus)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Onestream

Job description

Growing publicly traded company is growing and is adding a Senior Financial Analyst to their staff. This role has a base salary up to $130K. This role is in Tempe, Arizona and in office full time. You must be a U.S. Citizen/Green Card holder.

Role Duties

• Own the calendar and process for annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts and clearly communicate and effectively manage deadlines
• Responsible for owning the monthly financial reporting package for senior management as needed
• Assist in driving the global finance team to complete business deliverables for forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and other corporate requirements
• Assist in preparing the BOD, Audit Committee, and all C-level financial presentations
• Responsible for balance sheet and cash flow forecasting
• Analyze corporate spending against forecast and budget and recommend opportunities for savings
• Create tools and templates for Finance team to drive standardize inputs for consolidation
• Ability to use experience and skillset to improve and automate areas with minimal supervision
• Support the global Finance team with analysis and ad‑hoc financial projects where necessary
• Publish and manage close and forecast calendar and communication.
• Effectively partner and communicate across the business organization
• Metadata maintenance, and SOX control as needed
• Responsible for internal financial reporting and data accuracy
• Design, build, and test automated financial reports and models using various reporting tools

Background They Are Looking For

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in finance or business; Masters preferred (CPA/MBA is a plus)
• Experience: 6+ years as a financial analyst in an FP&A role in a public company with annual revenue greater than $1B. Ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Excellent problem‑solving skills, positive “can‑do” attitude, strong analytical ability, proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis. Adept at using software such as SAP, Power BI, Onestream or similar solutions. Strong Excel skills and understanding of accounting equations and financial statements.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently under tight deadlines and collaboratively with others.