Financial Analyst - Corporate Overheads

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst, in Atlanta or Orlando, to support overhead cost management and financial planning across a North America region. This role partners closely with finance and business leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic insights that improve operational performance and decision-making.

You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting leadership with data-driven insights, and enhancing processes that enable efficiency and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis, and financial modelling, to support business decisions and optimize performance.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, commercial, sales) to provide actionable insights that enhance financial decision-making and operational outcomes.
• Provide analytical support for business case development, cost analysis, and evaluation of strategic initiatives to ensure informed decision-making.
• Drive process improvements by supporting the implementation and optimization of financial tools, automation efforts, and standardized processes.
• Perform post-investment reviews to assess the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• support efforts to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial data quality, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial information.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and performance tracking, to drive business improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Lead and deliver regular financial reporting, including monthly results and mid-month forecasts
• Analyze overhead costs and provide insights to support cost control and optimization
• Partner with finance teams and business leaders to develop accurate budgets and forecasts
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reporting and commentary for stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
• Support month-end close activities, including accrual reviews and financial analysis
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to align financial plans with business objectives
• Contribute to special projects, including process improvements and cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or a related finance role
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multinational or complex business environment
• Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Accounting, or similar)
• Experience partnering with business leaders and supporting strategic initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence decision-making
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-financial stakeholders

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business transformation initiatives