Senior Financial Analyst

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Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this individual is responsible for strategic, operational and financial analysis, KPI’s, cash flow forecasts, and special projects. The Senior Financial Analyst coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts with the objective of achieving growth, improved profitability, or efficiency gains.

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Here’s what you'll do

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and challenge the business with forward thinking approaches to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability including:

  • ROI analysis and Investment prioritization
  • Scenario planning/modeling
  • Develop reporting on pipeline analysis including conversion rates and sales funnel metrics
  • Operational analysis 
  • Developing and refining meaningful management reporting
  • Preparing business recommendations based on financial analysis
  • Assist in development of regular financial forecasts that incorporate current business trends and strategies
  • Driving continuous improvement in report and analysis automation
  • Taking initiative and working independently to conduct special studies to analyze complex financial data
  • Completing internal process review, documenting internal processes and providing recommendations for improved productivity and/or cost savings

Here’s what you’ll need

• Candidate must possess excellent analytical and conceptual skills. SaaS experience preferred. 
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles. Must have a working knowledge of balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, working capital analysis and US GAAP
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated influencing abilities
• A …