Senior Financial Analyst
16 days ago
San Antonio
Job Description Type: • San Antonio, Texas – Onsite We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to partner with leadership in a large, complex organization operating in a data-driven, deadline-focused environment. This role is responsible for leading variance analysis, cost management, forecasting, and budgeting activities, providing clear insights that influence business strategy and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep financial expertise, takes ownership of key financial processes, and translates complex data into actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This individual will serve as a trusted finance partner, driving continuous improvement, financial discipline, and informed decision-making across the organization. Experience Requirements: • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning within a large, complex organization, • Experience leading variance analysis, cost analysis, and financial performance reviews across multiple departments or cost centers, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with enterprise data and reporting tools, • Proven ability to own and manage budgets, forecasts, and actual results, including detailed variance explanations and actionable recommendations, • Experience conducting in-depth cost analysis to identify trends, efficiencies, risks, and areas of concern, • Lead forecasting, financial planning, and performance monitoring processes in collaboration with operational and administrative leadership, • Investigate complex financial discrepancies and ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness, • Develop, maintain, and improve financial models, reporting tools, and documentation to support transparency and accountability, • Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to gather, validate, and challenge financial and operational data, • Experience supporting organizations with public funding, regulated operations, or complex governance structures, • Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (ERP), reporting platforms, and large datasets, • Experience preparing executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and oversight groups, • Knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and financial reporting standards, • Experience contributing to process improvements, system enhancements, or financial governance initiatives, • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, • Ability to concentrate on detailed analytical work for sustained periods, • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Solid foundation in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, • Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline, • Coursework or academic focus in financial management, accounting, economics, statistics, or analytics, • Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or progress toward certification Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.