Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst will assume end-to-end ownership of the organization’s financial performance, serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership. This role is responsible for analyzing key financial and operational metrics, developing scalable and dynamic financial models, and delivering actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making and long-term growth.

In addition to core FP&A responsibilities, this position will lead the design and implementation of a structured, disciplined collections process to optimize cash flow and ensure timely client payments. The ideal candidate brings a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, strong analytical rigor, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive performance and accountability.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for accuracy and insights.
  • Generate regular reporting on operational and financial KPIs, highlighting trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Conduct variance analysis including volume, mix, and margin trends to identify deviations from budgets and forecasts and propose corrective measures.
  • Support M&A activities through financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation. Lead post-acquisition financial integration, ensuring alignment of reporting structures, processes, and performance tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies; recommend and implement internal controls where needed.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to develop realistic, data-driven budgets and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • Build and maintain financial models to project cash flow, revenue, and profitability; monitor performance against these forecasts.
  • Develop forward-looking financial scenarios that incorporate market trends, growth assumptions, and operational drivers to support executive decision-making.
• Business Partnering & Strategic Support:
  • Collaborate across business segments and functions to provide financial guidance on key business decisions and initiatives.
  • Build relationships across centralized functions and accounting to ensure accurate reporting and effective financial management.
  • Perform in-depth profitability and cost analyses to identify cost savings, process improvements, and investment opportunities.
  • Present management reporting packages to executive leadership, contributing to long-term strategic planning.
• Working Capital Management:
  • Identify and recommend process improvements in financial operations, including billing, collections, and reporting, to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging, proactively address outstanding balances and billing discrepancies, identify risks and process improvements, and report on cash flow impacts to support timely client payments and strengthen liquidity.
  • Partner with business and functional stakeholders to optimize procure-to-pay processes, enhance internal controls, and ensure accurate, timely execution across purchasing and payment workflows.
• Ad Hoc Projects & Leadership:
  • Lead or support high-impact financial and operational projects while proactively identifying finance capability gaps.
  • Contribute to the development of the finance organization, ensuring the appropriate structure, tools, and talent are in place to support business growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and/or accounting. Experience in a client services or laboratory environment is a plus.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Proficiency with financial modeling and analysis tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Power BI.
  • Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle, Coupa, Great Plains, and ERP systems.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Collections Expertise:
  Demonstrated ability to establish or improve a…