Senior Financial Analyst

Description Position Overview LiveTrends Design Group is seeking a strategic and analytically driven Senior Financial Analyst to support growth and profitability in a dynamic B2B wholesale environment. This role will lead ROI-driven decision‑making across inventory investments, product lines, and customer channels, while playing a key role in evaluating and executing M&A opportunities to expand market share and capabilities. Key Responsibilities ROI & Profitability Analysis: Lead ROI analysis across product categories (live goods, décor, art pieces), customer segments, and distribution channels Evaluate profitability of inventory investments, including seasonal plant cycles and trend‑driven art products Develop financial models for pricing strategy, vendor negotiations, and promotional campaigns Analyze gross margin drivers (shrink, spoilage, freight, handling costs) and recommend improvements Track and report post‑investment performance vs. forecast Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Support acquisition strategy targeting growers, suppliers, distributors, and complementary product lines Build valuation models (DCF, comparable transactions, accretion/dilution) for potential deals Participate in due diligence, including analysis of inventory quality, supply chain risks, and customer concentration Identify and quantify synergies (procurement savings, logistics efficiencies, cross‑selling opportunities) Assist in integration planning Inventory & Working Capital Optimization: Analyze demand forecasting accuracy and working capital efficiency Partner with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory turns and reduce waste Strategic Planning & Growth Initiatives: Collaborate with leadership on expansion strategies Evaluate capital investments such as greenhouse capacity, warehousing, and distribution infrastructure Reporting & Insights: Build dashboards and KPIs tracking ROI, inventory performance, and deal outcomes Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior leadership Prepare materials for executive and board‑level decision‑making Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred) 5–8+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, or private equity Strong experience in ROI modeling and M&A transactions Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools preferred Experience in wholesale, distribution, retail, agriculture, or consumer goods is highly desirable Key Competencies Strong understanding of inventory‑driven business models and margin dynamics Ability to analyze both financial and operational data Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution capability Excellent communication skills High attention to detail Success Metrics Improved ROI on inventory and capital investments Reduction in shrink/spoilage and improved gross margins Successful execution of accretive M&A deals Enhanced working capital efficiency Quality of financial insights influencing decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr