Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

ACAMS is the global leader in certification, training, and intelligence for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals. ACAMS sets the standard for how organizations prevent, detect, and respond to money laundering, fraud and sanctions evasion. Trusted by 70% of the world's leading banks, as well as governmental and law enforcement agencies, and FinTechs, the organization has 125,000+ members across 200+ countries and territories. Its 65+ chapters and annual conferences connect AFC professionals across every major financial center.

As a Senior Financial Analyst at ACAMS, you will play a crucial role in the financial planning and analysis of our business. Your main responsibility will be to analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management on how to improve the company's financial performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, product, and operations to gather insights and develop forecasts that will drive business growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a talented individual with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for financial excellence.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making across all business functions.

Assist in annual budget preparation and regularly monitor budget adherence, identifying areas for cost optimization.

Develop comprehensive financial models for budgeting, forecasts, and scenario analysis to provide management with actionable insights into future financial performance.

Regularly evaluate and report on financial performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for cost optimization and profit enhancement.

Analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to provide strategic recommendations for optimizing financial performance and business growth.

Assess and model investment opportunities, including potential mergers and acquisitions, ensuring strategic alignment and financial viability.

Identify financial risks and recommend strategies for risk mitigation to safeguard the company's financial stability.

Prepare and present clear and concise financial reports to senior management, offering insights into financial trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies, ensuring long-term financial stability and drive financial best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 - 7 years finance and/or accounting experience (e.g., FP&A, accounting, corporate finance).

Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; an MBA in Finance, CPA, or CFA certification is strongly preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with financial tools like SmartView, NetSuite, Power Query, and Power Pivot is highly desirable. Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills and experience developing high-quality work product.

Exceptional ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights effectively to senior leadership, influencing business decisions.

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Commitment to company values and business ethics.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in office) / must live in reasonable vicinity to DC office location.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At ACAMS, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.