Senior Financial Analyst

Job Purpose The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing finance leadership to their business partners; driving financial analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision support within the teams. Responsibilities Revenue & Cost Analysis Partner with managers and leadership within the organization to help them understand revenue, cost drivers, and gross margins and how to plan for future growth. Lead and prepare the analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual results as they compare to past results, current plans, and how they align with future expectations. Analyze operational and financial data to understand the revenue and cost drivers. Develop and deliver key performance indicator (KPI) tracking. Create and manage process to analyze, track, and report on key initiatives. Annual Budgeting and Quarterly Forecasting Partner with business leaders to gain a better understanding of investments needed to support the execution of the business strategy. Collaborate with budget owners to build a consolidated financial plan including headcount and operating expenses and test for reasonableness. Prepare presentations that summarize financial expectations and key assumptions and how they compare to previous expectations. Financial Analysis Provide financial analysis and information to help partners make better business decisions. Perform financial justifications to support capital expenditures as well as for new project and product proposals including scenario modeling and return on investment analysis. Analyze and identify opportunities to drive cost savings and/or utilize capacity and resources more efficiently. Perform additional tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 4+ years of progressive experience working in a finance or accounting role with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Finance experience in a manufacturing organization preferred, but not required. Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Data modeling experience. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/AX preferred, but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be able to work and communicate well within all levels of the organization. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to change. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work in a challenging fast paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion. Analytical thinking with an ability to conduct data analysis, and resolve complex problems. Benefits Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account (including employer contributions) Dental and Vision Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid caregiver leave 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours 401(k) with company match and immediate vest Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate Matching grants through Protolabs foundation And More! $88,300 - $132,500 a year Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire in this role. Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Physical Demands While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr