Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Richardson, TX | Onsite
Pay Range: $65–$69 per hour

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis for our client in Richardson, Texas. This individual will partner with finance leadership and department managers to evaluate financial results, explain performance drivers, and provide recommendations that support business decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of progressive financial analysis experience, advanced Excel proficiency, and demonstrated experience managing budgeting and forecasting processes.

This position requires working onsite in Richardson, TX.

• Lead annual budgeting and recurring forecast cycles, including planning assumptions, timelines, financial models, and management reporting.

• Analyze operating expenses, headcount, vendor spending, and cost-center activity to identify trends, variances, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Build and maintain Excel models, dashboards, and reports to support financial planning, scenario analysis, and business decisions.

• Partner with department managers to review budgets, evaluate spending, and assess the financial impact of business initiatives.

• Explain differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Improve reporting processes, automate recurring tasks, and strengthen data accuracy and forecasting practices.

• Maintain planning documentation, approval processes, and compliance with internal financial policies and budget controls.

• Collaborate with Accounting during month-end and quarter-end close to validate results and support accurate reporting.

• Present financial findings, performance drivers, risks, and recommendations to finance leadership and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate planning deliverables across departments and maintain accountability for deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a related finance function.

• Demonstrated experience leading or owning budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and large datasets.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, variance analysis, accruals, management reporting, and budget controls.

• Experience using ERP systems, financial planning platforms, and business intelligence tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to work onsite in Richardson, TX.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant advanced degree or professional certification.

• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools.

• Experience with VBA or Office Scripts.

• Background in manufacturing, a regulated industry, or a complex, project-based organization.

• Demonstrated success improving forecast accuracy, expense visibility, or reporting efficiency.

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We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.

Company Description

We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.