Financial Analyst

A large, stable, publicly traded enterprise is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide consulting support to a fast-paced finance team during monthly close. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to Director and VP-level leadership and an opportunity to make an immediate impact on close processes and financial reporting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment, works independently, and is confident presenting insights to senior leadership.

• Present financial findings and tell the story behind the numbers to Director-level and above leadership
• Prepare and manage accruals, prepaids, and variance analysis
• Support and help refine the monthly close process
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and discrepancies
• Partner cross-functionally, including with IT Finance teams

Expect longer hours during close week
, with flexibility outside of close.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting (large public enterprise experience strongly preferred)
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF, filtering; experience with large datasets)
• Proven experience with accruals and variance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — must be polished and comfortable presenting to senior leadership

• IT Finance exposure
• ERP / reporting tools such as People Soft, Hyperion, or IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
• Highly visible role with leadership exposure
• Collaborative but very busy team — autonomy and proactive communication are key
• Strong focus on employee experience, learning, and mentorship
• Business-sponsored charitable events and employee resource groups