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.

• • 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.

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

• • 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.

• • 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.