Senior Financial Analyst - Reporting and Analysis

Job Overview – Senior Financial Analyst | 34532 Our client, a leading global manufacturer is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting & Analysis to support financial reporting and performance analysis within a complex, global organization.

This role will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and validating financial reporting deliverables that provide visibility into business performance and support management decision-making.

The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the FP&A, Accounting, and global Finance teams to analyze financial results, investigate variances, maintain reporting accuracy, and improve the efficiency and consistency of financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate combines strong financial analytical capabilities with a solid understanding of financial statements, corporate reporting processes, and data integrity.

This individual will play an important role in delivering reliable financial information, identifying trends and performance drivers, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established corporate reporting requirements and deadlines.

Financial Statement Analysis

Analyze income statements, balance sheets, and other financial information to identify trends, evaluate performance, explain fluctuations, and highlight key financial drivers.

Management Reporting

Prepare and maintain financial reporting packages, dashboards, schedules, and presentations used by Finance leadership and business stakeholders to monitor financial performance.

Variance Analysis

Analyze actual financial results against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance. Investigate variances, identify underlying causes, and communicate findings to the Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis.

Period-End Reporting Support

Partner with Accounting and Finance teams during month-end and quarter-end close cycles to validate reported results, investigate discrepancies, and ensure reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Global Reporting Coordination

Collaborate with regional and global Finance teams to collect, validate, and consolidate financial information while supporting consistency in reporting methodologies and corporate standards.

Data Integrity & Reconciliation

Review financial data across reporting systems, perform reconciliations and validation checks, investigate inconsistencies, and help maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.

Financial Systems & Reporting Tools

Utilize ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools to extract, organize, analyze, and present financial data efficiently.

Process Improvement & Automation

Identify opportunities to improve recurring reporting activities, reduce manual processes, standardize reporting procedures, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with FP&A, Accounting, and operational Finance teams to understand financial results, resolve reporting issues, and provide relevant information to support business performance analysis.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Follow established internal controls, corporate accounting policies, and applicable US GAAP requirements to support accurate and consistent financial reporting.

Ad Hoc Financial Analysis

Conduct special analyses and reporting projects as requested by the Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis to support management reporting, business initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, corporate accounting, or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, corporate reporting processes, and applicable US GAAP requirements.
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or similar financial systems and reporting platforms preferred.