Sr. Financial Analyst

Socket.dev; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with the Finance Manager and BU/Management teams to drive profitable growth through rigorous analytical work, process oversight, and clear reporting. You will prepare reports, analyze KPIs, forecast spend, and support the annual budget while collaborating with cross-functional groups to meet timelines and budgets.

Strong BI and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with BI tools such as MicroStrategy and MS Office.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned areas within the annual budget process.
• Prepare analytical reports and validate financial statements and disclosures.
• Deliver timely financial analysis on KPIs and business issues.
• Provide KPIs and analysis on actual results, operations, and planning.
• Evaluate spend patterns against historical norms and benchmarks to guide decisions.
• Lead or participate in special projects related to reporting and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and budgets.
• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas.
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure expenses are billed and accounted for.
• Present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling.

Skills

BI tools

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStrategy

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst will report directly to the Finance Manager and is a key partner with the Business Unit and Management teams to provide critical analytical analysis, process oversight, and reporting. You will be a key member of the cross functional team and you will apply your financial and business acumen to drive profitable growth initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for assigned areas within the annual budget process cycle.
• Prepare analytical reports and utilize various analytical skills and procedures to assist with the understanding and validation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial analysis on a broad range of complex business issues and key performance indicators.
• Provide financial KPIs and analysis on actual results, operational processes, and financial planning.
• Evaluate spend patterns versus historical norms, forecasted plans, and competitive benchmarks to recommend sound business decisions and opportunities.
• Special Projects: Lead and participate in special projects related to financial reporting, process improvement, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion, ensuring objectives are met within timelines and budgets.
• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area.
• Coordinate with accounting and business unit leadership to ensure all related expenses are being billed and accounted for correctly.
• Present financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as MicroStrategy and MS Office applications.
• Strong internal and external customer service and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, dedicated to the challenge of helping other people.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time/task management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, work within a defined timeline, and operate with changing priorities.
• Function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, client-oriented team.

Pay Range:

$80,796 - $125,234 annually + 7.5% annual incentive opportunity