Financial Analyst; Senior

Financial Analyst (Senior) (225001-14)# Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial performance, strategic planning, and operational decision-making. This position is responsible for financial reporting, month-end close support, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis across multiple business units. Working closely with leadership, accounting, operations, and data analytics teams, the Financial Analyst identifies financial trends, evaluates business opportunities, improves reporting processes, and strengthens data accuracy and internal controls.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable business growth.

Hours Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmLocation

Airport Area, Honolulu, Oahu Pay $95,000 to $120,000 a year

Responsibilities

Produce and interpret financial statements, management reports, and supporting documentation to deliver actionable insights for senior leadership and meet external reporting obligations.

Oversee month-end close activities by examining journal entries, verifying account balances, and investigating unusual financial movements, while helping resolve complex accounting discrepancies.

Coordinate the preparation of consolidated financial work papers for diverse operating divisions, including wholesale distribution, third-party logistics (3PL), and meat processing.

Investigate balance sheet movements and income statement fluctuations, documenting key drivers and communicating significant findings to management.

Coordinate annual budget development by establishing planning guidelines, preparing budget tools, managing submission deadlines, and gathering financial inputs from functional teams.

Update forward-looking financial projections to account for evolving sales volumes, transportation expenses, fuel prices, and other changes in operating conditions.

Conduct financial evaluations and what-if analyses for proposed investments, business acquisitions, customer agreements, and pricing initiatives to assess potential financial outcomes.

Evaluate financial results against established budgets across departments and business units, working with managers to understand performance gaps and develop improvement plans.

Advise operational and commercial leaders on financial opportunities, cost management initiatives, margin improvement, and strategies that promote sustainable business expansion.

Assist with merger and acquisition (M&A) evaluations, including financial due diligence, transaction analysis, and purchase accounting activities.

Develop financial presentations, performance summaries, and supporting analyses for board members, ownership groups, and executive stakeholders.

Assess capital investment proposals through financial modeling, expenditure analysis, and post-implementation evaluations to measure actual results against projected benefits.

Compile financial records, supporting schedules, and analytical data for insurance policy renewals, property tax reporting, and other recurring compliance and administrative requirements.

Qualifications At least five years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, financial analytics, or a related field, with demonstrated involvement in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance evaluation.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a comparable discipline is desirable but not mandatory.

Professional credentials such as CPA or CMA, an MBA, or another relevant industry certification are considered an advantage.

Demonstrated ability to assess complex information, solve financial and business problems, and convert quantitative findings into practical recommendations that support decision-making.