Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Senior Financial Analyst

• FP&A Location: Louisville, KY (On-Site) Travel: Up to 10-15% as needed Position Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst
• FP&A to join our finance team at our Louisville headquarters. This role will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership and functional leaders by providing financial insights, forecasting, planning, and analysis that support strategic decision-making and business performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who enjoys translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations. This position offers the opportunity to influence company strategy, drive financial performance, and support a growing organization through robust financial planning and analysis processes.

What You'll Do

Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning initiatives. Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support strategic business decisions and growth initiatives. Analyze monthly financial results and provide clear explanations of variances to budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.

Partner with business leaders to develop financial assumptions, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for senior leadership. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights on business trends, risks, and opportunities.

Support profitability analysis, pricing decisions, investment evaluations, and resource allocation initiatives. Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis. Conduct ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions. Business Partnership & Strategic Support Collaborate with department leaders to understand operational drivers and their financial impact.

Provide financial guidance and analytical support for new initiatives, business cases, and capital investments. Develop presentations and executive summaries for leadership meetings and board-level discussions. Support acquisition evaluations, market expansion assessments, and other strategic growth opportunities as needed.

Recommend process improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial visibility. Reporting & Process Improvement Maintain and improve financial reporting tools, dashboards, and management reporting packages. Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline financial processes.

Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across systems and reporting platforms. Support the annual audit process and various financial compliance requirements as needed.

What We're Looking For

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred. Experience 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, or related financial analysis roles. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.

Proven ability to partner with business leaders and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations. Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or multi-site environment is preferred but not required. Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, and complex data analysis.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Net. Suite, or similar platforms. Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent. Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting methodologies, and performance measurement. Success Factors Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations. Strong communication and presentation skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Join Us? This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance while partnering directly with senior leadership. You'll help shape the company's financial strategy, improve decision-making processes, and contribute to continued growth and operational excellence. If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, provide meaningful business insights, and drive financial performance, we'd love to hear from you.