Strategic Finance Senior Associate

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) is seeking a Strategic Finance Senior Associate to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the company. This role works closely with leadership to provide financial insights, improve processes, and help drive growth.

You will build financial models, analyze performance, and prepare executive-level reports. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and use of AI tools will be key to driving profitability and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related finance function.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.
• Experience utilizing AI tools, automation, or data analytics platforms to improve finance processes is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Build and maintain financial models to support business initiatives and strategic planning.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying trends and actionable insights.
• Prepare executive-level reporting, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate business opportunities and improve profitability.
• Leverage AI, automation, and business intelligence tools to streamline reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency through process improvements, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

AI tools

Communication

Education

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

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Strategic Finance Senior Associate to support financial planning, forecasting, business performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the company. This role will work closely with leadership to provide financial insights, improve processes, and help drive business growth.

Strategic Finance Senior Associate

Our client is seeking a Strategic Finance Senior Associate to support financial planning, forecasting, business performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the company. This role will work closely with leadership to provide financial insights, improve processes, and help drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Build and maintain financial models to support business initiatives and strategic planning
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying trends and actionable insights
• Prepare executive-level reporting, dashboards, and presentations for leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate business opportunities and improve profitability
• Leverage AI, automation, and business intelligence tools to streamline reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance decision-making
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency through process improvements, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or a related finance function
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial reporting tools
• Experience utilizing AI tools, automation, or data analytics platforms to improve finance processes is highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to business leaders

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).