Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description
What You'll Do:
The Sr. Financial Analyst provides accurate, data-based analysis and presentation on the company’s financials. This role researches, analyzes and prepares the company’s business information, including but not limited to: budgets, forecasts, pricing, planning and control to aid in the company’s ability to make well-informed decisions and monitor financial movements. The Sr. Financial Analyst will also support the company’s financial reporting systems.
55% -- Reporting & Analysis
Completes regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis at the consolidated company level
Gathers, completes and summarizes analysis and provides observations and recommendations which will assist with assessing present and future financial performance
Uses variance analysis to identify and share trends which allows the business to react to changing environments
Coordinates with all levels to gather, review, analyze and consolidate financial data for reporting
Assists in the development of budgets and forecasts including, but not limited to, projections for assets and liabilities under management, revenue and expenses
Continuously monitors actual vs budgeted/forecasted performance, bringing to leaders any trends and/or observations to ensure action can be taken as needed
Identifies opportunities for automation and/or technical solutions and makes recommendations for improvements and presents them to leaders; works with cross functional teams for implementation as required
Supports tactical and strategic initiatives for reporting, data warehousing and profitability reporting
30% -- Procurement Support
Leads contract negotiations, with legal as appropriate, to reduce price and obtain optimal contractual terms with vendors
Develops, implements and maintains purchasing strategies in accordance with the global P&L strategies and drives execution to meet business objectives
Studies and evaluates various proposals made to DR by vendors and/or contractors, prepares cost and value analysis and makes recommendations
Works with a cross-matrix team (comprised of functional, technical, legal, financial, and business area subject matter experts) to assess and develop business requirements, proposals, and RFX’s
15% -- Financial Controls
Supports financial model maintenance and modification for changes leveraging automation where possible
Maintains and improves budgeting and financial modeling tools