Senior Financial Analyst

Locations: Oakdale, MN 55128 / Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,000 Description Summary The Senior Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting Client’s Corporate Finance function, which broadly encompasses financial analysis, recruiting economics, long range planning and M&A activities. In this capacity, the ideal candidate will play a leading role in various analytical efforts within the group while developing and managing relationships with key leaders / stakeholders within various business units. Education Requirements Master’s Degree in Finance preferred, Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university in Finance or other related field is required. Responsibilities Develops/maintains complex financial models as part of the company’s forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning processes (weekly flashes, monthly reporting, annual planning / budgeting) Determine the best approach to analyzing and synthesizing data and work independently to solve complex problems Assesses the financial and economic performance of various businesses through detailed understanding of revenue and cost drivers, identifying ways to increase growth and profitability Work with specific units in the context of regular financial monitoring, evaluation of new initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement Monitors performance of various business units and departments (including variance analyses) and preparing periodic reports for senior management Maintains forecasting, budget, and key operating metrics and databases within applicable systems Assists with implementation of new tools and systems Assists in producing analysis and recommendations for senior management with respect to strategic business decisions Helps to improve current finance processes through simplification and/or automation Develops and maintains excellent relationships with colleagues across business units / departments to foster an effective cross functional working environment and collaborative spirit Mentor junior team members Basic Requirements Minimum of 5 years’ experience in FP&A, finance or business analysis role Advanced financial modeling and analysis skills required Solid knowledge of financial statements, corporate finance and accounting principles required Expert proficiency in the use of business applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Experience with financial reporting, corporate finance, and general ledger applications tools Highly motivated with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a fast paced, deadline-oriented work environment Self-starter who will anticipate challenges and work proactively to resolve issues Comfortable working within an entrepreneurial, environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Team player with a customer service mentality Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dexian