Sr Financial Analyst

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL General Description: The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and decision support across the organization. This position partners closely with Finance and cross-functional business leaders to translate financial and operational data into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making and improved business performance. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical capabilities with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and effective communication skills. This role requires someone who can move beyond reporting the numbers to understand what is driving performance, why it matters, and what actions should be considered Responsibilities Financial Planning and Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and budgets. Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful recommendations to optimize financial performance. Reporting and Presentations: Prepare and present accurate financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management, highlighting key insights, trends, and areas of improvement. Communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner. Strategic Decision Support: Partner with business leaders to provide financial guidance and support for strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business planning. Analyze potential opportunities and risks, and offer actionable recommendations. Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead the forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Evaluate historical data, industry trends, and economic factors to develop accurate financial projections. Performance Analysis: Analyze financial and operational performance metrics, identifying areas of improvement and driving cost optimization initiatives. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to enhance business performance. Financial Modeling: Build complex financial models to support various scenarios and business cases, including pricing analysis, cost projections, and capital investment evaluations. Develop financial models to assess the impact of different strategies and initiatives. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, to gather necessary data, validate assumptions, and ensure accurate financial reporting. Foster strong relationships and be a trusted partner to key stakeholders. Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance data integrity, and improve efficiency. Implement best practices and contribute to the development of financial systems and tools. Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree, preferred Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) as an FP&A Analyst or in a similar finance role. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong financial modeling skills, with expertise in building complex financial models and conducting sensitivity analysis. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software. Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus. Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and corporate finance concepts. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable insights. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets while maintaining accuracy. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, build relationships, and influence decision-making processes. Proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Parkson Corporation does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.

Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay. Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.