Sr. Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a globally recognized consumer products organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong expertise in cost analysis, business reporting, and data-driven decision support. The selected candidate will help strengthen a lean team by delivering financial insights, building meaningful analysis, and supporting operational and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

- Perform detailed financial reviews to identify trends, explain business performance, and support decision-making across key functions.

- Develop and maintain financial models that evaluate costs, profitability, and overall business results within a consumer products environment.

- Analyze variances between forecasts, budgets, and actual results, then communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

- Prepare recurring and on-demand reports that translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights.

- Use data mining and analytical tools to extract, organize, and interpret large data sets for management reporting.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve the accuracy of planning assumptions, reporting processes, and financial analysis deliverables.

- Support costing-related initiatives by examining product, operational, and margin data to highlight risks and opportunities.

- Leverage OBIEE and other reporting platforms to produce reliable dashboards and financial reporting outputs. Requirements - 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a consumer packaged goods or similar product-based environment.

- Strong background in costing analysis, financial modeling, and variance analysis.

- Proven ability to conduct ad hoc analysis and present findings in a clear, business-focused manner.

- Hands-on experience with data mining techniques and large-volume financial or operational data.

- Proficiency with OBIEE and other reporting or business intelligence tools.

- Advanced Excel skills and strong overall analytical capabilities.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting with limited team bandwidth and shifting priorities.

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