ACCOUNTING - SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Columbia Association•Columbia, MD

2d•$86,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for translating complex financial data into actionable business insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. This role partners closely with department leaders and finance leadership to drive accurate reporting, effective forecasting, and continuous cost optimization.

Requirements

5–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related role
Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle); familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau; experience with Copilot or Adaptive Insights a plus.
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
Ability to work in an office setting.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, CMA, or similar credentials preferred

Responsibilities

Variance Analysis & Reporting: Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis, comparing actual results to budget and prior year, and deliver clear, insightful commentary on key revenue and expense drivers.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Play a key role in the annual operating budget and quarterly rolling forecast processes. Monitor performance against plan and identify risks and opportunities. Develop financial models to support long-range planning
Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted finance partner to department heads, supporting P&L management, KPI tracking, and informed spending decisions.
Savings & Efficiency Identification: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements through detailed analysis of historical trends and cost drivers.
Ad Hoc & Strategic Analysis: Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support new initiatives, capital investments, and executive decision-making.