Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystAs a Senior Financial Analyst, you will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of deep financial analysis and business strategy, translating large, complex data sets into clear, actionable insights that inform decisions at the highest levels of the organization. This fast-paced role requires being comfortable in the details of a model one moment and presenting recommendations to senior leadership the next.ResponsibilitiesConduct in-depth financial analysis, variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modeling, to surface risks, opportunities, and recommendationsManage, clean, and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data from multiple systems and provide clear, actionable insights that drive business decisionsSupport rolling forecasts and annual budgeting cycles in partnership with department and business unit leaders and variance-to-budget explanationsBuild and maintain financial models to support planning, scenario analysis, and long-range projectionsEvaluate financial performance against plan and prior periods, identifying drivers of change and recommend corrective actions and efficiency opportunitiesAct as a trusted finance partner to assigned business units or department leadersSupport cross-functional and strategic projects, helping shape decisions on business risks and opportunitiesUnderstand key business drivers well enough to challenge and inform operational plansPrepare and deliver polished, presentation-ready materials for senior leadership and the C-suiteConfidently field questions from executives and adjust messaging to the audience in the roomQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field required.5-7 years of experience with financial and quantitative analysis preferred.Proven ability to manage and analyze large, complex data setsStrong financial modeling skills (Excel required; SQL, Power BI, or similar tools a plus)Excellent communication and executive presence; able to translate numbers into a narrativeStrong business acumen and comfort operating as a partner to non-finance leadersHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under deadlineA self-starter with intellectual curiosity, initiative, and capable of driving projects from start to finish.Experience working in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment.Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and other business applications.Preferred candidate will reside or relocate to Houston.Alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group exercise classes, paid covered parking, and more!Do Work That Matters. Alliant