Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support commercial and sales-focused financial planning and analysis in Asheville, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with sales, marketing, and business leadership to strengthen forecasting, improve financial visibility, and guide decisions that support profitable growth. The role combines strong analytical capability with business partnership skills to evaluate performance, manage budgets, and provide insight across multiple business areas.

Responsibilities:

• Develop revenue forecasts and financial outlooks by analyzing sales trends, market activity, and operational performance.
• Monitor results against budget and forecast, explain key variances, and deliver meaningful reporting to leadership on a regular basis.
• Evaluate product and customer profitability to identify margin improvement opportunities and support stronger commercial decisions.
• Partner with sales representatives and cross-functional stakeholders to improve pricing, incentives, and overall financial performance.
• Administer and analyze sales commission and bonus programs to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide quarterly and annual financial reporting that highlights top-line performance, risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
• Act as a finance lead for sales and marketing spend by tracking plans, controlling costs, and supporting budget accountability.
• Support financial oversight for multiple business units, including profit and loss analysis and ad hoc performance reviews. Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, or a related financial analyst role.
• Strong background in financial analysis, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Experience building forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for revenue-driven organizations.
• Ability to assess customer, product, and business unit profitability using data-driven methods.
• Proficiency in ad hoc financial analysis and data mining techniques to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with sales, marketing, and leadership teams in a business-facing finance role.
• Strong understanding of P& L management, budgeting, and performance tracking across multiple areas of responsibility.

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