Senior Financial Analyst

Guideposts: A Workplace that Fosters Positivity and Hope

At Guideposts, we are more than a company - we are a vibrant community with a shared mission of spreading positivity and hope. Our purpose is to strengthen people's spiritual well-being, bringing them closer to God while honoring their beliefs and individual journeys. With compelling stories and resources available in multiple formats, Guideposts continues to inspire individuals and strengthen their faith through its impactful content.

We empower our employees to take ownership of their work, supporting them in their professional development and fostering a culture of accountability. We are one team, inspired by a vision of creating a world filled with hope. Agility informs all we do. We cultivate innovation and value flexibility.

For 80 years Guideposts has been a beacon of hope. We have touched the lives of millions through the power of shared experiences, superlative storytelling, and products and services that inspire, support, and encourage people to believe that all things are possible through faith, hope, and prayer.

We believe that hope is contagious. This position is an opportunity for you to be an integral part of our North Star goal of impacting over 17.5 million people, creating a ripple effect of positivity that can truly make our world a better place.

Senior Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

Guideposts is looking for a hands-on finance professional who brings curiosity, analytical thinking, and strong systems know-how to our financial planning and reporting work. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of actuals, while ensuring that the systems and processes behind our financial information are accurate, efficient, and reliable.

The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the CFO and with colleagues across Finance, Marketing and Operations to dig into data, surface trends, identify discrepancies, and improve processes. This person enjoys solving problems, uncovering root causes, building better tools, and helping teams use financial information to make sound decisions.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Maintain and improve the templates, timetables, and tools that support financial planning.
• Manage the reporting process for actuals, ensuring results are accurate, timely, and easy to interpret.
• Analyze financial results, explain variances, and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Work with leaders across the organization to provide clear, actionable insights into performance and future planning.

Financial Systems & Reporting Tools

• Oversee the tools and systems used for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Maintain and improve data feeds across systems such as inventory, subscription sales, payroll, budgeting, and analytics platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and templates that help the organization understand its financial position and performance.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Evaluate current financial processes and recommend practical improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
• Identify the root causes of discrepancies or bottlenecks and work with others to resolve them.
• Build or enhance workflows, tools, or automations that streamline recurring financial tasks.
• Promote best practices in data structure, reporting, and financial system usage.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Business Analysis, IT, and Operations to align data, assumptions, reporting methods, and processes.
• Partner with the CFO to ensure financial reporting and planning meet leadership's needs.
• Provide training and support to team members using financial tools, templates, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial reporting, or financial systems roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable digging into data and investigating inconsistencies.
• Experience with ERP, budgeting, or analytics tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Power BI, or similar).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and how data flows between systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience creating financial models and reports.
• Clear communicator able to explain financial and technical information in practical terms.
• Collaborative, curious, and proactive - someone who enjoys improving systems, solving problems, and making processes work better.

Why This Role Matters

This role is essential to how the organization plans, measures, and understands its financial performance. By supporting budgeting and reporting of actuals, and by managing the systems that support those functions - the Senior Financial Analyst ensures that financial data is accurate, insights are meaningful, and decisions are well-informed. This person strengthens the organization's financial infrastructure and plays a key role in supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning.

Job Location & Travel Requirements:

This role follows a hybrid work model based in Connecticut. The position requires onsite presence at our Danbury office two days per week, with additional in-person attendance as needed based on business requirements. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to travel to the Danbury office as required.

Eligibility Note:

Please note that candidates residing in California, Ohio, North Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming are not eligible to apply.

Salary:

$95,000 - $115,000

Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including skills and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple financial analysis projects at the same time. At month end, you will be responsible for budget, projection, and actual variance commentary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the company's expense plans and monthly forecasts
• Accurately update systems to actual results, forecasts, and budgets
• Analyze and provide commentary on variances
• Communicate with vendors and ensure on-time processing of vendor allowances
• Ensure compliance with internal and external accounting standards and financial policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
• 4+ years' of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong quantitative financial skills

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