Senior Financial Analyst

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
We are working with a long-standing organization in the entertainment benefits space that is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join its Accounting and Finance team. This position plays a key role in supporting leadership with sophisticated financial insights, forward-looking modeling, and clear data storytelling that informs strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, curiosity, and the ability to translate complex information into compelling, executive-ready narratives.

Key Responsibilities

• Insight Development & Executive Reporting
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations covering operating expenses, capital spending, and workforce planning.
• Evaluate both quantitative and qualitative information to build comprehensive analyses for major initiatives.
• Convert analytical findings into clear, cohesive narratives—using visuals, written summaries, and presentations—to connect financial outcomes with broader strategic objectives.
• Modeling, Forecasting & Scenario Planning
• Support leadership in preparing the annual budget and annual report.
• Build dynamic financial models and scenario analyses that serve as inputs for strategy discussions and long-term planning.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to refine assumptions and ensure accuracy of model inputs.
• Data Structure, Integrity & Process Improvement
• Collaborate with the accounting team to strengthen data architecture, validation methods, and overall data governance.
• Recommend enhancements to streamline data collection and improve accuracy, consistency, and reporting efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, business analysis, or similar roles.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities; familiarity with planning tools.
• Experience presenting insights using visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot, or similar.
• Background working cross-functionally with accounting, IT, and operational groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other relevant graduate degree.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Competencies

• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to understand stakeholder needs.
• Sound decision-making skills using a mix of analysis, judgment, and experience.
• Accountability and ownership of deliverables and timelines.
• Effective communication skills across varied audiences and formats.
• High integrity and consistent follow-through.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to link data to business strategy.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong command of financial principles, terminology, and analytical frameworks.
• Understanding of statistical concepts and their application to financial analysis.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to audiences with varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Ability to synthesize diverse financial components into a cohesive narrative.
• Balance of strategic perspective and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Consultative approach with strong initiative and adaptability.

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