Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Functions, FP&A

The Senior Financial Analyst at Career Renew will manage various responsibilities including month-end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting. You'll support the financial planning processes across corporate functions and develop key financial insights to drive strategic decisions. Collaboration with cost center managers across different departments will also be a significant part of your role.

Candidates for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Career Renew should have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. An MBA or Master's degree is preferred, along with 3+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or Business Analytics. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with financial planning applications like Hyperion, Oracle, or SAP, is also essential.

In the role of Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal part in decision support by analyzing historical data and forecasting future trends. You'll develop three-statement financial models, assess the impact of actual performance on future expenses, and provide management with the insights needed to make informed investment decisions.

Success as a Senior Financial Analyst at Career Renew hinges on a mix of technical and interpersonal skills. Key skills include strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, advanced proficiency in Excel, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across corporate functions to cultivate business partnerships.

Career Renew fosters an inclusive and innovative company culture where collaboration and bold scientific discovery are at the forefront. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to meaningful projects that advance healthcare and create real change for patients in need.

Highlight specific instances where you created financial models, explaining the purpose, tools used, and the outcomes achieved. Demonstrate your ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights which support business decisions.

Discuss your step-by-step approach to variance analysis, including data collection, comparison of actual versus forecasted results, and how you communicate findings to stakeholders. Mention tools such as Excel or any financial planning applications you are familiar with.

Focus on the necessity for thorough analysis and forecasting. Emphasize the importance of understanding the business's operational goals and aligning financial plans with strategic objectives to support growth and profitability.

Share your strategy for developing trust and collaboration with cost center managers, emphasizing active listening, understanding their needs, and how financial insights can assist them in achieving their departmental objectives.

Provide a concrete example where your financial analysis led to a strategic decision. Detail the situation, your analysis process, and the outcome, highlighting the decision-making process's impact.

Explain your commitment to finding efficiencies and improving financial processes. Discuss methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma if applicable, and share examples of process improvements you've implemented.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, and utilizing project management tools to keep track of deadlines and deliverables effectively.

Explain the significance of data visualization in making complex data accessible and interpretable for stakeholders. Discuss tools you use, such as Power BI, and how they enhance decision-making.

Express the importance of professional development through resources such as financial publications, webinars, and industry conferences. Share any memberships in relevant organizations that keep you informed.

Detail your hands-on experience with financial planning applications like Anaplan or Oracle. Share how you've utilized these tools to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency in your financial analysis role.