Senior Financial Analyst Our client in the Reading, PA area is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for a contract role. This role will play a key part in supporting financial planning, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis activities for a dynamic operating division. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical skills to provide actionable financial insights, ensure reporting accuracy, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. Working closely with finance leadership and cross-functional business partners, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This position requires strong business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate financial results and recommendations to stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities of Senior Financial Analyst Manage and maintain monthly financial close and forecasting packages.

Analyze and reconcile key financial reports, including P&L statements, operating expenses, inventory-related reporting, manufacturing variances, and other month-end deliverables.

Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analyses comparing actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.

Provide meaningful commentary and business insights regarding financial performance drivers and trends.

Prepare and maintain bookings, backlog, and operational performance reports, including trend analysis and recommendations.

Support the development of executive and leadership financial reporting packages and operating review presentations.

Lead annual budgeting activities and assist with ongoing forecasting processes.

Coordinate submissions of budget, forecast, and actual financial data while ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines.

Validate financial data integrity through reconciliation, review, and quality assurance processes.

Develop, enhance, and maintain financial models, reporting tools, and databases to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Investigate reporting discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Recommend and support process improvements that strengthen financial reporting, planning, and analysis capabilities.

Respond to ad hoc financial reporting and analytical requests from management.