Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business decision-making for a Contract position based in Maine. This role is ideal for someone who can translate complex financial data into clear insights, build dependable models, and evaluate performance trends across key business areas. The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders to deliver meaningful analysis, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and provide timely recommendations that support operational and financial objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Examine monthly, quarterly, and annual results to identify trends, explain performance shifts, and highlight business risks and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed variance reporting that compares actual results against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to answer leadership questions and support strategic and operational decisions.
• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover actionable business insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect financial inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the quality of reporting outputs.
• Create clear summaries and presentations that communicate financial findings and recommendations to management.
• Support ongoing process improvements within financial analysis and reporting workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.• At least 2 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
• Demonstrated ability to build and refine financial models for planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Strong knowledge of variance analysis and the ability to explain financial results in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Experience performing ad hoc analysis in response to changing business needs and leadership requests.
• Proficiency in working with large and complex data sets, including the use of data mining techniques.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.