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Senior Financial Analyst - Atlanta Opportunity

A dynamic and growing organization in the Metro Atlanta area seeks a proactive and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in supporting key strategic initiatives, including financial planning & analysis, budgeting, reporting, business case development, and potential acquisition efforts.

You will be responsible for dissecting financial data, constructing models, and generating reports that inform the company's overarching strategic direction. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual who can proactively spot critical trends and deliver essential financial insights to guide leadership's strategic thinking.

What You'll Do:

  • Scrutinize and interpret financial statements and key performance indicators (KPIs) to pinpoint trends and deviations, delivering clear and concise summaries to enhance leadership's understanding of performance.
  • Support the annual budget development by collaborating closely with department leaders and compiling budget submissions for leadership review.
  • Assist in the creation of budget presentations for executive leadership and the Board, ensuring data accuracy and organization.
  • Contribute to the understanding and reporting of key business drivers, providing supporting analysis to explain performance to leadership.
  • Assist department heads with financial guidance under the direction of senior finance leaders.
  • Develop financial projections and construct sophisticated financial models in Excel to underpin strategic planning, forecasting, and business case development for leadership consideration.
  • Conduct research and analysis as required by leadership to inform strategic discussions.
  • Prepare clear and concise explanations for variances for leadership review.
  • Manage and update monthly and quarterly forecasting models to equip leadership with relevant forward-looking data.
  • Track and update direct and indirect headcount roll-forwards for leadership reporting.
  • Support the development of cash flow forecasting models.
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly Board presentations by supplying accurate and timely financial data.
  • Develop and maintain variable compensation and bonus calculation models as directed.
  • Provide ad-hoc analysis and modeling support to address specific requests from leadership.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • 2-7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling within a fast-paced growth stage company with multiple lines of business.
  • Demonstrated financial modeling skills with the ability to create detailed and accurate models. Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.
  • Strong data analysis skills to identify key trends and provide supporting information.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and addressing analytical needs.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
  • Analytical and inquisitive mindset, with a desire to understand financial performance.
  • Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • A collaborative spirit and willingness to work within a team.
  • A commitment to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial information clearly.
  • Experience in a Private Equity portfolio company is preferred.
  • Experience with Intacct and/or NetSuite is a plus.
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