Senior Analyst, Financial Planning

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Full Time

Cincinnati, OH

Innovate with Benchmark Gensuite as a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Benchmark Gensuite Benefits

At Benchmark Gensuite, your hard work is rewarded. We offer annual bonus programs, regular team-building events, and off-cycle reviews to ensure that our top performers receive the recognition and compensation they deserve in a timely manner. With engaging team activities including happy hours and exciting virtual events, we actively encourage our teams to connect and build a strong, supportive, and fun rapport Our Benchmark Gensuite Team Member Networks, like the Respect for Diversity Group and the Sustainability Group, offer a safe and supportive space, bringing together team members who share a common identity and empowering them to voice their ideas and initiate action. Explore Benchmark Gensuite job openings, and join us as we combine our collective creativity and passion to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.

About Benchmark Gensuite…
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Job Overview
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst to join our team. This is a hybrid role, where the successful candidate will be required to work both remotely and on-site at our office in Cincinnati as needed. As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst, you will play a crucial role in long-range strategic planning and annual budgeting, partnering cross-functionality with senior operational leaders to align financial investments to our strategic objectives. With exceptional analytical skills and in-depth understanding of financial planning and reporting, you will be instrumental in driving financial excellence and supporting the company's growth and profitability.

Areas of Responsibility

Financial Planning And Budgeting

• Partner with the CFO to own the company's annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Analyze historical data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Implement and maintain robust financial modeling and scenario planning capabilities, including base case, upside, and downside cases.

Performance Monitoring And Reporting

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive financial reporting system to track and analyze key performance indicators, particularly those related to headcount efficiency.
• Prepare and present insightful financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive management, Board Directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and address any variances between actual and planned performance, proposing corrective actions as needed.

M&A & Board Reporting

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to prepare quarterly business update materials for Board of Directors meetings.
• Support senior finance leadership on acquisition integration planning and analysis on potential acquisition targets.

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance, whether it be in FP&A, investing, or accounting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis. Experience with SaaS financial model strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience with financial, planning, and/or ERP software - Netsuite as a baseline is preferred.
• Must have a "systems mindset" in addition to a financial one - the ability to ramp on new software quickly and understand where critical data resides and how to most effectively bring all the pieces together for a comprehensive view of the business.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with the flexibility to work both remotely and on-site as needed.

Questions about the position? Please contact our HR Team,