Senior Financial Analyst - Ledgent : Job Details

We're partnering with a well-established company in the retail and services industry that is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their high-impact Finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting strategic decisions through financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional analysis. If you enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across the business and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful outcomes. What You'll Do:

• Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis: Review and interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results. Investigate complex variances and present findings in executive-ready formats. Mentor junior analysts in financial reporting processes.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Own planning and forecasting cycles, guiding assumptions and collaborating across departments. Ensure accuracy and alignment with company performance goals.
• Capital & Operating Budgets: Lead the preparation and management of department-level budgets, partner with operations and leadership to ensure clarity and compliance with company guidelines.
• Ad Hoc & Scenario Analysis: Deliver ROI, NPV, IRR, and cost-benefit analyses for strategic initiatives. Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership to guide investment decisions.
• Industry & Business Insights: Stay current on macroeconomic and industry trends, integrating insights into financial forecasts and strategic planning efforts.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial modeling, and reporting
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and financial systems like Oracle EPM or similar
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Thoughtspot) a plus
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, especially to executive stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and analytical problem-solving skills
• Team-first mentality with the ability to lead and mentor peers

Ideal Candidate Profile: You're a strategic thinker who can balance detail and big-picture insight. You enjoy solving business problems, leading projects, and being a go-to finance partner across departments. You're curious, collaborative, and proactive-ready to step into a role that has visibility, complexity, and room for growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.