Sr Financial Analyst

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Overview

Works independently to complete advanced financial analysis assignments that may have a strategic impact on Paychex. Acts as a subject matter expert within specific responsibility area(s). Serves in a leadership role, managing processes and may manage tasks of other financial personnel on the team. Interacts with Directors and/or Vice Presidents within and outside of Finance in the completion of projects and participates on and influences cross-functional teams regarding financial planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Financial Planning & Analysis process for designated areas/functions including preparation of the annual financial plan, periodic forecasts, and monthly variance analysis of actuals compared to plan and forecasts to monitor business performance and ensure appropriate targets are achieved.
• Utilizes financial systems to retrieve and analyze data, perform complex research, interpret findings that have financial impact and draw appropriate conclusions, and develop and publish financial reports to support business unit decisions and performance results.
• Supervises other team members in the completion of analysis assignments to provide oversight to work processes and guide to task completion.
• Serves a lead role in training finance staff including provide guidance, review and finalize analysis and reports to ensure staff comfort in executing tasks and responsibilities.
• Leads or contributes to cross‑functional projects with high visibility and a focus on strategic impact to provide financial consultation to internal stakeholders.
• Functions as a subject matter expert in position specific processes and/or responsibility areas to provide partnership to assigned business units.
• Maintains relationships with designated Directors and/or Vice Presidents to provide appropriate financial reporting and guidance for decisions leading to favorable financial outcomes.
• Creates procedures and processes, and reviews those created by others, to ensure integrity of financial data in analyses and reports.
• Completes reconciliations of financial data in problem solving and maintenance of financial systems to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 4 years of experience in Related field.
• Forecasting - Preferred
• Management - Preferred
• Communication - Preferred
• Leadership - Preferred
• Microsoft Excel - Preferred
• Financial Analysis - Preferred
• Finance - Preferred
• Accounting - Preferred
• Financial Statements - Preferred
• Financial Modeling - Preferred
• Financial Planning - Preferred
• Variance Analysis - Preferred
• Financial Data - Preferred
• Economics - Preferred
• Data Analysis - Preferred

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $78,200 - $122,900 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work‑life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award‑winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company‑wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full‑time employees. Benefits for part‑time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit – either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.