Description We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support strategic and operational decision-making through insightful financial reporting and business analysis. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, identify trends, and develop financial models that improve planning and forecasting. Based in Pasadena, California, the position requires a strong command of data interpretation and the ability to translate complex findings into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly results to identify performance trends, explain key variances, and highlight business risks and opportunities.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analyses that help leadership evaluate initiatives, spending patterns, and operational performance.
• Mine and interpret large data sets to uncover actionable insights and improve the quality of financial decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review.
• Assess financial outcomes against plans and forecasts, providing clear commentary on drivers behind changes in results.
• Support process improvements within financial analysis workflows to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency. Requirements
• Proven experience in financial analysis within a corporate finance, FP& A, or related environment.
• Strong capability in building financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Demonstrated skill in variance analysis and explaining financial performance to stakeholders.
• Experience performing ad hoc analysis in response to changing business priorities and management requests.
• Proficiency in data mining techniques and working with large or complex financial data sets.
• Advanced analytical thinking with the ability to convert data into practical business recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

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