Senior Financial Analyst: Strategy & Forecasting

Vrijwilligers Service Punt; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision seeks a seasoned financial professional to conduct complex analyses, support strategic direction, and report on variances across the enterprise. You will craft budgets, forecast performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities in a collaborative, data-driven environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating financial information, preparing strategic recommendations, and driving process improvements. VSP emphasizes vision care access, inclusion, and a supportive, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations.
• Assist in evaluating information for setting the strategic direction for the enterprise.
• Research and analyze business and financial information at a corporate level; make recommendations and assist in establishing the strategic direction of the company.
• Research, analyze, and report fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; make recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues.
• Research, analyze, and report fluctuations between actual financial results and budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impact; make recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans.
• Monitor and evaluate individual department expenses and identify specific trends to assist in cost control.
• Recommend changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources.
• Prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making.
• Analyze and interpret various financial reports and statistics for management; make recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made.
• Assist with the review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback.
• Adapt new developments in the field of financial planning and control to ensure the enterprise utilizes the most effective financial practices; make recommendations to improve financial systems and processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Mainframe accounting systems

Job description

VSP Vision seeks a seasoned financial professional to conduct complex analyses, support strategic direction, and report on variances across the enterprise. You will craft budgets, forecast performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities in a collaborative, data-driven environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating financial information, preparing strategic recommendations, and driving process improvements. VSP emphasizes vision care access, inclusion, and a supportive, innovative culture.