Lead Financial Analyst

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst to join a collaborative, cross‑functional business environment supporting enterprise financial planning, analysis, and decision‑making. This role partners closely with commercial and functional leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and financial insight while supporting profitable growth. This is a full‑time position within a hybrid remote / in‑office work environment in Greensboro, NC.

Responsibilities for the Lead Finance Analyst include:

• Leading local budgeting and forecasting processes, including ownership of FMC P&Ls, CAPEX, and Net Working Capital.
• Creating and maintaining complex, dynamic financial models and analyses using MS Excel, SAP BPC, and SAP Cloud Analytics.
• Supporting fact‑based decision‑making through dynamic forecasting, sensitivity and scenario analysis, and ROI assessments.
• Conducting standard and ad hoc financial analysis related to volumes, pricing, product mix, cost of sales, net revenue impacts, COGS, and A&P spend.
• Developing and enhancing standardized financial reporting packages, including monthly reporting, month‑end estimates, and volume and net revenue flash reporting.
• Building unit‑level economic metrics and monitoring the financial impact of strategic initiatives on margin and ROI.
• Investigating and clearly explaining variances versus forecasts, plans, and prior periods, with actionable recommendations for performance improvement.
  
  

Qualifications for the Lead Finance Analyst include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, with the ability to analyze, model, and interpret complex financial data (SAP BPC/SAP analytics experience preferred).
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities through effective time management, organization, and project coordination.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross‑functional business environment.
• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods and perform light physical activity as required; must be at least 21 years of age.
  
  

Compensation for the Lead Finance Analyst includes:

• Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
  
  

Keywords: Financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, Microsoft excel, SAP BPC, SAP analytics, data analytics, critical thinking, problem solving, business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, time management, data interpretation, process improvement, adaptability, CAPEX planning, ROI analysis, margin analysis, cost management, revenue, SAP cloud analytics, Power BI, Power query, data automation, financial reporting systems, data validation, data integrity, trend analysis, business case development, performance metrics, insight generation, fact-based decision making

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This job is open for applications on 4/28/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.