Senior Financial Analyst

Our client, a growing organization in the fire protection and life safety services industry, is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team in Denver, Colorado. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and enjoys taking ownership of financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and analytical capabilities, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to independently manage complex financial information while providing meaningful insights to support business decisions. The organization offers significant opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and the ability to make a tangible impact as the business continues to expand.

Role is on-site with some flexibility once acclimated. Comp is $115-$130k with a 10% bonus

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Analysis & Forecasting Develop, maintain, and enhance financial forecasts, budgets, and financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making.

Analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and key operating metrics, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis, providing clear explanations and actionable insights.

Partner with finance leadership and operational teams to evaluate business performance and support ongoing forecasting initiatives.

Assist with financial projections, scenario modeling, and ad hoc analyses to support business growth and operational decisions. Financial Reporting & Advanced Analytics Develop and maintain comprehensive Excel-based financial reports, dashboards, and analytical models.

Manage large, complex datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity across financial reporting.

Build and improve spreadsheet-based reporting tools to increase efficiency, visibility, and scalability.

Prepare recurring financial and operational reports for leadership, translating detailed data into meaningful business insights.

Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline processes, and improve the quality and timeliness of financial information.

Utilize available financial systems and data sources to extract, consolidate, and analyze information. Business Partnership & Process Improvement Serve as a trusted analytical resource to finance leadership and cross-functional business partners.

Independently manage financial reporting and analytical projects from initial data collection through final presentation.

Proactively identify financial trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.

Support the development of financial processes, reporting infrastructure, and analytical capabilities as the organization grows.

Adapt to evolving business priorities and take on additional responsibilities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications:

Required Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
5–7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, financial reporting, or a closely related function.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, and the ability to work with large datasets.

Demonstrated experience developing financial forecasts, analyzing variances, and preparing detailed financial and operational reports.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate…