Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support strategic and operational decision-making through insightful financial evaluation and reporting. This role will play a key part in interpreting performance trends, building forecasting tools, and delivering actionable recommendations to business leaders in Baytown, Texas. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capabilities, and the ability to turn complex data into clear financial insights.

Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and business scenario evaluations.
• Examine operating results and key financial metrics to identify trends, explain performance fluctuations, and highlight risks or opportunities.
• Prepare variance reviews that compare actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, then communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Conduct specialized financial studies and ad hoc analyses to assist leadership with planning, investment, and operational decisions.
• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using analytical techniques that improve reporting accuracy and business insight.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance, strengthen planning processes, and support performance management efforts.
• Create concise reports and presentations that translate quantitative findings into meaningful recommendations for leadership.
• Monitor financial performance drivers and contribute to continuous improvement in analytical methods, reporting tools, and forecasting approaches.• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis within a corporate or financial services environment.
• Strong capability in building and maintaining financial models for forecasting, planning, and business evaluation.
• Proven ability to perform variance analysis and clearly explain financial results to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience delivering ad hoc financial analysis in response to changing business priorities and leadership requests.
• Proficiency in data mining and working with large, complex data sets to uncover trends and support decisions.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings in a clear and detailed manner.