Senior Financial Analyst - HR and Legal

This position is ideal for a senior-level finance professionals to join the Global Corporate FP&A team as Sr. Financial Analyst, driving the financial planning and strategic analysis for Worldwide Legal, Regulatory, and HR organizations. This role serves as a key finance partner to senior leadership, driving financial visibility, influencing business decisions, and enabling scalable growth.  Salary is $110-$130K base plus bonus.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner closely with Legal, Regulatory, and HR leadership to manage financial performance and support strategic decision-making
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, challenging assumptions, and influencing outcomes
• Present financial results, forecasts, and key insights to senior leadership

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the monthly forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes end-to-end
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend strategies to optimize financial outcomes

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Perform in-depth financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case analysis
• Drive financial analytics for new initiatives, investments, and strategic projects
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights

 Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee financial governance activities, including purchase requisitions and contract reviews in SAP

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with company policies and US GAAP
• Lead close processes, including expense reviews, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Collaborate effectively across global teams and functions

 Leadership & Influence

• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on financial analysis and best practices
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and contribute to broader FP&A transformation efforts
• Ad Hoc Projects
• Support high-impact, executive-level requests and strategic initiatives as needed

Background Required:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
•  6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis
•  Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with robust financial modeling capabilities
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership
•   Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Complementary skills

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement