Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystThe Senior Financial Analyst will support TylerTechnologies' financial planning and analysis function with responsibility for headcount planning, personnel expense forecasting, and workforce analytics. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, HR, and business leaders to build and maintain employee-level financial plans, support forecasting and scenario analysis, and provide actionable insight into staffing-related cost drivers. Tyler will implement Position Control (PCN), and this role will be transformative in automating financial models that incorporate PCN.This is an in-office role working onsite at our Plano, TX, office.ResponsibilitiesBudgeting and PlanningResponsible for employee-level financial plans that support the business, including Headcount and personnel expense modeling.May be involved in scenario planning, which includes scenario modeling and forecasting for staffing changes, growth plans, organizational redesign, and hiring timingEnsure that plans are maintained at appropriate intersections: by budget owner, department, and GL account.Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of Position Control (PCN) processes and related financial models.Support various FP&A Directors and Departments.Serve as a trusted advisor on personnel-cost planning, budgeting assumptions, and labor-cost drivers.Managerial ReportingPerform monthly and quarterly variance analysis of personnel costs versus plan, forecast, and prior year.Lead the variance analysis compared with Plan and Prior Year for personnel costs.Research variances with the accounting, HR, and other teams as needed.Report actual headcount, plan, and forecast at a Division and Department level. Prepare reporting packages, dashboards, and management summaries that clearly explain key trends, risks, and opportunities.Qualifications5+ years of experience in FP&A or Accounting; headcount planning experience is preferredBS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; CPA or MBA preferredExperience partnering with multiple stakeholdersStrong analytical skills, detail-oriented while maintaining the ability to think strategicallyExcellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communicationAbility to communicate complex workforce and financial concepts in a simple and actionable manner.Systems experience including large Enterprise accounting and budgeting systems and AI