Sr. Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, performance reporting, and operational decision-making for an organization in Clearwater, Florida. This role partners closely with finance and business leaders to turn complex data into clear insights, strengthen planning processes, and improve the quality of management reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, the ability to explain financial trends to stakeholders, and a proactive approach to driving business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, along with custom analyses that address evolving business needs.
• Strengthen planning and analysis processes by introducing effective FP& A methods that improve forecasting, budgeting, and decision support.
• Support and mentor finance team members by sharing subject matter expertise, answering questions, and promoting consistent analytical practices.
• Lead the annual budget cycle by coordinating data gathering, reviewing submissions for accuracy, and highlighting major assumptions, trends, and cost drivers for leadership.
• Evaluate financial results across business units by comparing actual performance against budget, prior periods, and yearly targets, then explain key variances and underlying causes.
• Develop clear recommendations based on financial findings to help leadership improve results and respond to changing business conditions.
• Organize and present monthly financial review materials for operations leaders, ensuring insights are concise, accurate, and actionable.
• Work with cross-functional partners to enhance reporting structures, refine budgeting workflows, and improve the overall quality of financial analysis.
• Execute special projects and ad hoc investigations that help management better understand financial performance and operational effectiveness. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Zoe Slater. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to translate data into practical business insights.
• Proven ability to perform variance analysis and explain performance differences clearly to leadership audiences.
• Experience handling ad hoc financial analysis in a fast-paced business environment.
• Proficiency in data mining and working with large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

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