Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst

Our client is looking for a dynamic Senior Strategic Finance Analyst to join the Finance team. In this role, you will contribute to all facets of the strategic finance and corporate FP&A responsibilities. You will gain invaluable experience with visibility into the business & operations and have a large impact within a growing Finance organization.

You will help drive high-impact strategic and operational initiatives, deliver business analysis and insights, and facilitate the growth of our financial & business planning processes to support an increasingly complex organization. This person will also contribute meaningfully to financial reporting and forecasting, including the development of annual operating budgets, internal and external deliverables, and recurring variance analyses.

This position will influence the future of our company through strategic thinking, business planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is extremely analytical, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and thoughtful. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can multi-task, prioritize projects, and roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

Responsibilities:

Maintain company models and forecasts (revenue, COGS, operating expenses, cash flows, long range plan, 3-statement)
Analyze future demand to provide executive team and key stakeholders real-time business updates and demand planning recommendations
Support ad hoc special projects and strategic initiatives (new product launches, pricing strategies, capital raises, M&A/corporate development)
Support the preparation of the company’s Board presentations and materials for senior management, investors, banks, and external parties
Work in partnership with Accounting and the broader Finance team assisting in the monthly close process
Assist with annual budget planning cycles, including coordinating with stakeholders across the broader organization, providing corporate inputs, and preparing relevant deliverables
Gather, consolidate, and analyze operating and financial results, including assisting with the preparation reporting deliverables, evaluating trends & drivers, and explaining budget vs. actual variances
Identify and assist with initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes, and methodologies.

Requirements
2+ years of experience in investment banking or private equity
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or related field
Strong financial modeling (ability to build clean and efficient models), analytical abilities, and attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of the 3 statements and corporate finance concepts
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and GSuite experience
Ability to collaborate with teams across the organization – strong oral and written communication skills
Self-starter who is intellectually curious, has a positive attitude, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Bonus points if you have:

Experience within the eCommerce / subscription or consumer goods space
Familiarity with BI dashboards (e.g. Tableau) and FP&A software (e.g. Vena)