Lead Analyst (Financial Modeling & Strategic Analytics)

Lead Analyst (Financial Modeling & Strategic Analytics) Spokane, WA Job Details $125,000 - $190,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Financial forecasting Strategic management Microsoft Excel Financial model construction Financial model development 5 years Bachelor's degree in finance R Finance Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Accounting Accounting and finance experience Data visualization Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Research findings presentation Project leadership Leadership Data-driven decision making Accounting Data manipulation Python Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis Full Job Description We're partnering with an organization looking for a Senior / Lead Financial Analyst to take ownership of high-impact analytical initiatives that shape long-term financial and operational strategy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building and evolving complex models, translating data into clear recommendations, and leading projects that influence executive-level decisions.

Salary range:

$125,000 - $190,000 DOE. Relocation Assistance available if applicable. What You'll Be Doing Own and evolve multi-year financial and operational models used to guide strategic planning and decision-making Lead end-to-end analytical projects, from problem framing through execution and delivery of insights Translate complex data into clear, actionable narratives for non-technical stakeholders Partner cross-functionally to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and align on recommendations Develop and refine frameworks that improve how the business analyzes cost structures, forecasts, and long-term trends Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, driving alignment and action Manage multiple high-visibility initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timelines and priorities are met What We're Looking For Strong background in analytics, financial modeling, or data-driven decision support Proven ability to turn analysis into recommendations, not just reporting Experience working with large or complex datasets and building models in Excel or similar tools Ability to communicate insights through storytelling and visualization, tailored to business audiences Experience leading projects or influencing stakeholders across teams Exposure to tools like Python, R, or similar for data analysis is a plus Additional Context (Not Required, But Helpful) Experience working with financial or operational data in any industry Background in pricing, cost modeling, or long-term forecasting is beneficial but not required Experience supporting large-scale or multi-year initiatives Why This Role matters This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role where you'll help shape how the organization thinks about long-term strategy. You won't just be maintaining models—you'll be improving them, expanding them, and using them to drive real decisions.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibilities. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field. 5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Data Analytics, or a related field. Experience analyzing and visualizing data in Excel, including advanced functions, modeling, and reporting. Experience leading projects or cross-functional teams. Experience using R, Python, or similar tools to manipulate, analyze, and visualize large datasets.