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.