Sr. Financial Analyst

As a Senior Financial Analyst  you will be responsible for a full range of planning, forecasting, and analysis activities, including creating financial models, incorporating guidance received on validated assumptions, as well as challenging data and information integrity.

The Senior Analyst supports management and other partners by providing decision support to the business. Participating in financial close activities, the Senior Analyst prepares variance analyses on actual versus plan/forecast. In addition, the Senior Analyst manages selected KPIs, management reporting, and communication with senior management.

The day-to-day of this role will depend on which part of the financial life cycle we are in. While the day-to-day may shift, one thing that is common to all these activities is becoming the subject matter expert for your business unit.

• Model Building. You will build and enhance financial models to ensure we always evolve our processes. This may include maintaining existing models or a complete rebuild of a model that no longer produces reasonable outputs.
• Financial Analysis. You will perform financial analyses and reporting related to operating revenue, business plans, and other business metrics used for reporting and decision support.
• Business Partnering. You will help your business unit partners identify and manage KPIs, and provide insight around metrics, drivers, actual performance, current outlook, and long-term projections.
• Strategic Planning and Initiatives:  You will support Finance leadership in assisting management to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements. You will assist in the development of business cases and recommendations on financial strategies focused on business growth/market presence and margin improvement.
• Learn. You will continually enhance your knowledge and skills, including metrics specific to your business unit, while also understanding and maintaining the common analytical framework around ADP revenue and expenses. Exploring the “what”, “why” and “so what” around drivers.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced Excel experience, including creating and improving financial models.
• FP&A experience, including financial analysis, planning, forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and revenue P&L ownership.
• Strong attention to detail, including providing timely and accurate management reporting.
• Excellent business partnering skills, including providing insight around metrics, drivers, actual performance, and current outlook.
• Strong experience with Hyperion, Oracle, or similar tools.
• Strong PowerPoint skills.
• Proven ability to work well both collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to think critically and work with ambiguity.
• Self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous process improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to leaders and other stakeholders.

A college degree is great but not required. What's more important is having the skills to do the job. If you don't have a college degree, other acceptable experiences could include:

• Experience noted above OR
• Military Experience. We recognize and appreciate the unique talents and experiences Veterans bring to the table. We value the discipline, commitment, and problem-solving abilities you developed and are excited to provide an environment where you can continue to make a meaningful impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent preferred.