Senior Financial Analyst FP&A
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled financial analysts has grown significantly in recent years, with a 25% increase in job postings in the US alone. As companies navigate complex financial landscapes, the need for experts who can provide clear insights and strategic guidance has never been more pressing. LanguageLine Solutions, a leading provider of language access solutions, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. With the rise of remote work, candidates with strong analytical skills and experience with cloud-based FP&A tools are in high demand. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and communication skills.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Financial Analyst role at LanguageLine Solutions is a critical position that combines budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business intelligence to drive strategic decision-making. As a key member of the FP&A team, you will work closely with senior leaders to develop and maintain financial models, analyze variance, and identify trends that inform business outcomes. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with large data sets, have a strong understanding of database structures, and be able to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.The role is part of a
What You Will Do
- Support and help lead annual budget, quarterly forecast, long-range planning, scenario planning, and target-setting processes
- Ensure assumptions, projections, and source data are accurate, complete, and well-documented
- Build and maintain financial models, variance analyses, trend reporting, and performance dashboards
- Act as a key administrator and power user for Prophix or a comparable corporate performance management platform
- Work with Finance, IT, Sales, Payroll, and other teams to move, reconcile, and validate data from Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations, Salesforce CRM, data warehouse sources, and related reporting tools
- Develop recurring and ad hoc reports using Excel, Prophix, Power BI, Management Reporter, SQL or SQL-like queries, and other available tools
- Present insights in a clear, business-oriented format to senior leaders
- Build highly polished PowerPoint decks for senior leadership, operating reviews, budget and forecast packages, board-style materials, and strategic decision support
- Use approved AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to support analysis, reporting commentary, documentation, troubleshooting, presentation drafting, formula/query assistance, automation ideas, and process improvement
- Partner with senior leaders, department managers, IT, Sales Operations, Accounting, external vendors, and other stakeholders to understand business needs, resolve issues, and deliver reliable reporting and planning support
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and budgeting
- Strong technical skills in Excel, Prophix, Power BI, and other financial modeling tools
- Experience with Salesforce and Adjust
- Strong understanding of database structures and data management principles
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with AI tools, such as ChatGPT, is a plus
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based FP&A tools, such as Prophix or Anaplan
- Certification in financial planning, such as CFP or FP&A
- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or D3.js
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading provider of language access solutions
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible remote work arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with financial modeling tools, such as Excel and Prophix, in your resume and cover letter.
- Be prepared to discuss your understanding of database structures and data management principles in the interview.
- Show examples of your ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
- Research the company's products and services to demonstrate your interest and knowledge of the industry.
- Practice using AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to improve your analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with cloud-based FP&A tools and data visualization tools, such as Tableau or D3.js.
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