Sr Financial Analyst

## Sr Financial Analyst Apply:
United States - Shakopee, MN (GHQ):
Full time:
Posted Today:
R004377
** Join us at Entrust
** At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.  Entrust's values are a cornerstone of who we are, our future business growth and how our people grow through it. We model our values by demonstrating that
** Customer Trust Is Earned**, moving with purpose because
** Speed Is Intentional**, taking accountability because
** We Own the Outcome**, and building a collaborative culture where
** One Entrust Wins Together**.  
** Get to Know Us
** Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

The Senior Financial Analyst position is a member of the Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team that is responsible for supporting the Traditional Services Team with data, metrics, and insights they need to make strategic, operational, and tactical decisions.  You will work closely with the finance team as well as functional VP’s, department directors and team members to analyze and support business activities.  

You will be responsible for tracking performance against projections, working with department managers to develop budgets, investigating data inconsistencies, and assisting in the preparation, analysis and presentation of the monthly financial and operational reports to the Traditional Services management team.  Success will be dependent upon a wide range of skills including excellent communication skills, strong task organization skills, and a get-it-done attitude!

** Responsibilities
* ** Lead global annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes
* Develop analytics around key operating metrics, monthly and quarterly management and segment reporting, organic and acquisition revenue growth measurements and geographic reporting.
* Support operating groups and Senior Management with in-depth analysis and reporting in an effort to drive growth.
* Investigate, analyze and explain operational and financial variances to budget, forecast and prior year.
* Proactively spot and communicate trends and risks within financials.
* Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
* Develop pro-forma and “what if” scenarios to project financial impact of contemplated changes.
* Partner with management on various projects, related data requests and financial reports to support strategic initiatives, ad hoc projects and assignments as they develop.
* Identify and lead process improvement activities and cross functional projects.
* Work with Business Objects tool and assist in implementing dashboard reporting of key performance indicators.  
** Basic Qualifications
** We seek an individual with a successful track record who must be comfortable with a fast paced and changing environment. The ideal candidate will have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from an accredited university
* Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting/financial analysis
* Experience in financial modeling, business analysis, FP&A, business integration, analytics in a corporate (HQ) environment
* Proficiency in MS Office applications (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required)
* Hands-on experience with financial…