Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst School Outfitters - 3.9 Cincinnati, OH Job Details 16 hours ago Qualifications CPA Public accounting Spreadsheets Bachelor's degree Accounting firm experience Data-driven problem-solving Excel data analysis Full Job Description Senior Financial Analyst Make an Impact While Growing Your Career If you're a CPA with a strong foundation in public accounting and a desire to expand beyond traditional audit work, this role is designed for you. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you'll play a meaningful role in helping leaders make informed business decisions. You'll work with financial data to uncover insights, support strategy, and contribute to performance across a diverse group of businesses. What makes this opportunity unique is the balance of development and impact. You won't be expected to know everything on day one—but you will be supported, challenged, and given the opportunity to grow into a trusted financial partner. You'll gain exposure to multiple industries—including furniture manufacturing & distribution, software, and managed IT services—while building skills in forecasting, valuation, acquisitions, and consolidated reporting. What You'll Gain in This Role Learn directly from experienced finance and business leaders Build expertise in forecasting, financial modeling, and business analytics Gain exposure to strategic initiatives, including potential acquisitions Develop the confidence to partner with non-financial leaders Grow into a trusted advisor within the organization What You'll Be Working On Financial Analysis & Reporting Build and refine financial models to support strategic initiatives Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly performance (budget vs. actuals, variance analysis, profitability) Identify trends and translate data into meaningful insights Budgeting & Forecasting Partner with business leaders to develop departmental budgets Support rolling forecasts and long-term financial planning Identify key drivers and opportunities to improve performance Business Partnering & Decision Support Contribute to analyses that support decisions around pricing, investments, and cost management Provide ad hoc analysis to senior leadership Support evaluation of strategic opportunities, including acquisitions Process Improvement Learn current processes and identify opportunities for improvement Help streamline reporting and financial workflows Partner cross-functionally to enhance tools and reporting capabilities What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Active CPA certification 4-5 years of public accounting (audit) experience Solid Excel skills with a desire to continue building advanced capabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear communicator who enjoys translating financial insights for non-financial audiences Ability to manage multiple priorities while continuing to learn and develop Work Environment & Flexibility Primarily office-based with flexibility for some remote work Occasional travel depending on business needs Why This Role Stands Out Expand beyond audit into strategic finance Work across multiple industries, gaining broader business exposure Be part of a growing organization with opportunities to influence outcomes Build a long-term career path in financial leadership