Senior Expense Analyst Location:

Hartford, CT (hybrid) The Opportunity An established financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Expense Analyst to join its Finance team. This role offers a blend of expense accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, working closely with senior stakeholders and functional leaders across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Analyse actual spend against budget and explain key variances. Maintain workforce and compensation budget models. Review vendor invoices, journal entries, accruals and prepayments. Prepare expense reporting, reconciliations and month-end entries. Support financial controls, audit requirements and process improvements. Supervise, mentor and develop junior Expense Analysts. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. 3+ years' experience in accounting, expense management or FP&A. Strong understanding of US GAAP, accruals and expense allocations. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Advanced Excel skills; Oracle experience preferred. Strong communication and analytical skills. Previous team leadership or mentoring experience. CPA qualification or progress towards one is a plus. For more information, please reach out to Chris Dodds at Oliver James. Apply Now