What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Leeds Professional Resources?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
The Financial Analyst will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, prepare reports and forecasts, and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze financial results, business performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management presentations.
- Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
- Investigate variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts and provide actionable insights.
- Assist with the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and other financial metrics.
- Support business leaders with financial analysis for strategic and operational decisions.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as requested by management.
- Collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.
- Improve financial reporting processes, models, and analytical tools.
- Maintain data accuracy and ensure financial information is presented clearly and consistently.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000