Senior Financial Analyst

As a Senior Financial Analyst at Curaleaf, your responsibilities include leading labor forecasting models, supporting annual budgeting, and analyzing workforce trends. You'll also track key KPIs, provide insights for hiring and automation decisions, and collaborate with business leaders on strategic initiatives.

To be considered for the Senior Financial Analyst role at Curaleaf, candidates should have over three years of experience in FP&A, strong financial modeling capabilities, and a deep understanding of budgeting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Curaleaf offers an attractive benefits package for Senior Financial Analysts, which includes competitive pay, generous PTO, a 401(K) plan, and health coverage. There are also career growth opportunities and employee discounts on company products.

At Curaleaf, corporate social responsibility is woven into the fabric of our company culture. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be part of our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach projects and contributing to a positive change in the cannabis industry.

A Senior Financial Analyst at Curaleaf should ideally be experienced with financial planning software like Vena and Omni, as well as familiar with other data visualization tools and cube-based planning software. This expertise will help streamline reporting and improve analytical processes throughout the company.

When answering this question, focus on specific models you've built, the purpose of those models, and the outcomes they achieved. Highlight any advanced Excel skills that allowed you to manipulate data effectively, and share how your modeling directly contributed to business decisions.

Discuss your process for creating dynamic budgets that are adaptable to changes. Emphasize the importance of involving cross-functional teams, tracking performance metrics regularly, and being proactive in identifying areas for cost-saving initiatives.

Explain your methodology for gathering data on labor trends, utilizing forecasting models to optimize workforce planning, and your strategies for pinpointing inefficiencies. Discuss how you use data visualization tools for clear reporting to stakeholders.

Share a specific example where your analytical skills led to the discovery of a KPI that impacted labor costs. Detail the steps you took to implement changes and quantify the savings or efficiency improvements realized.

Discuss your approach to simplifying complex financial information into relatable terms. Mention the use of visualizations, clear reports, and constructive discussions to ensure that all team members understand key financial metrics and decisions.

Describe your background with labor forecasting and how you've created or utilized these models in previous roles. Emphasize the impact these models had on workforce planning and the accuracy of budgeting.

Discuss systematic checks and balances you employ before finalizing reports. Mention collaboration with accounting teams, use of reconciliation techniques, and any specific tools that have helped enhance the reliability of financial data.

Identify a particular challenge related to budgeting, forecasting, or data analysis that you've encountered. Explain how you approached the issue and what lessons you learned that improved your performance moving forward.

Mention specific resources, industry publications, courses, or professional networks you engage with to keep your skills sharp and knowledge current. Highlight the importance of continuous learning in a rapidly evolving sector such as cannabis.

Provide examples of how you've effectively worked with different teams, such as HR or operations, to align financial strategies with business goals. Highlight any successful joint projects that illustrate the benefits of strong cross-departmental communication.