Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Fpa Analyst

The Senior FP&A Analyst will be a member of the Operations Finance team at Propelis headquarters in Louisville, KY, reporting to the VP of Finance. The position requires knowledge of both Finance and Accounting principles, experience with advanced financial modeling and analysis techniques, understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, and familiarity with acquisitions. The incumbent will display effective planning and organizational skills, be results oriented, develop effective business relationships, and possess the ability to competently manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will display high business acumen and analytical thinking, and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). This position will have no direct reports at this time.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining a wide array of financial models and reports in support of the finance and executive leadership teams, working with the Director FP&A and VP of Finance.

Evaluate financial results by analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements

Report on company financial performance and preparing materials for regular leadership reviews

Own budget and forecasting process for company, which includes collaboration with global finance and operation partners

Provide decision support to management through detailed, thoughtful analysis of financial information and reports

Assist FP&A Director, VP Finance and CFO on acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation and integration

Support the Finance team on special projects, ad-hoc analyses and requests as needed

Recommend and implement system/process improvements to enhance finance function

Limited travel may occasionally be required (<5%)

Position would be required to go into the office for work sessions or meetings 3-4 times a year, either in Louisville, Pittsburgh or Chicago

Highly driven, self-motivated and willing to take initiative

Strong financial background and demonstrated ability to perform financial analyses and modeling

Ability to manage ambiguity, "figure it out" and own a process through to completion

Must be a team player capable of interacting with all levels of employees and senior management

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to convey information concisely in writing and verbally at an Executive level

Willingness to take the analysis to the next step not just present the data, but interpret what it means and make recommendations linked to the business "big picture"

Ability to understand and frame complex issues in a consolidated and straightforward manner.

Ability to define problems, collect data from multiple sources, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Effectively manage tasks and tight deadlines independently

Works independently with minimal supervision

Excellent computer skills MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Copilot

Experience with ERP financial software (i.e. SAP, MS D365)

Experience with enterprise planning tools (i.e., Board International)

Bachelors or better in Finance/ Accounting or in another quantitative field MBA/CPA a plus

4-6+ years of experience in a similar finance role