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Senior Financial Analyst
Kahler Slater is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who is detail oriented and people focused to support our growing Corporate, Hospitality, and Residential (CHR) team. The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a strategic partner, translating financial data into actionable insights to empower the team. By blending analytical rigor with a deep understanding of project dynamics the Senior Financial Analyst aligns and supports design excellence by driving project success.
Kahler Slater is a multidisciplinary architecture, interior design, and environmental branding firm known for its collaborative and results-driven approach to design. With offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Richmond, Chicago and Charlotte, the firm focuses on creating meaningful experiences that enrich life and achieve powerful results for our clients. Learn more about our firm culture, core values, and why Kahler Slater might be the right place for your next role on our website
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of a Senior Financial Analyst:
Working conditions of a Senior Financial Analyst:
Work is performed in a professional, collaborative, creative, open office environment.
Please apply with a resume and cover letter.
Kahler Slater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Kahler Slater is an E-Verify employer.
Kahler Slater is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who is detail oriented and people focused to support our growing Corporate, Hospitality, and Residential (CHR) team. The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a strategic partner, translating financial data into actionable insights to empower the team. By blending analytical rigor with a deep understanding of project dynamics the Senior Financial Analyst aligns and supports design excellence by driving project success.
Kahler Slater is a multidisciplinary architecture, interior design, and environmental branding firm known for its collaborative and results-driven approach to design. With offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Richmond, Chicago and Charlotte, the firm focuses on creating meaningful experiences that enrich life and achieve powerful results for our clients. Learn more about our firm culture, core values, and why Kahler Slater might be the right place for your next role on our website
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and assess the team's financial health
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project and team financial success
- Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for team leadership with actionable insights
- Maintain billings, expenses, and project data monthly ensuring proper financial recognition.
- Track project profitability, identify opportunities and provide guidance to project team members
- Identify opportunities within projects to assist with risk mitigation
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the annual CHR budgeting process
- Generate monthly and quarterly projections regarding revenue and resourcing
- Monitor and communicate variances within team profit statements and reports
- Develop financial models and forecasts to guide planning for project teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with architects, project managers, and others to gather data and understand team business needs
- Provide financial support for informed decision-making
- Support training initiatives for project leaders across the firm
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of a Senior Financial Analyst:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; 6 years of relevant experience preferred. A master's degree is a plus
- Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex financial data and deliver clear insights
- Financial Modeling: Proficiency in building models for forecasting and scenario planning
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial software and ERP systems Experience with Deltek software is a plus
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial information succinctly
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze market trends and inform financial strategies
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of professional services financial metrics and business models
- Represent the firm in alignment with Kahler Slater's core values
Working conditions of a Senior Financial Analyst:
Work is performed in a professional, collaborative, creative, open office environment.
Please apply with a resume and cover letter.
Kahler Slater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Kahler Slater is an E-Verify employer.