Senior Financial Analyst

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The (HYBRID) Senior Financial Analyst supports executive reporting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, high-visibility finance organization. This role will serve as a key finance partner across multiple business functions, owning critical components of P&L analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes while delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong FP&A expertise with analytical and financial modeling skills, deep experience in executive reporting, and proficiency in financial systems and data tools. This individual should be comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership, influencing cross-functional partners, and driving continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes. NOTE: This hybrid role will report to the Bed Quarters location in Houston, TX 3 days each week and may work remotely the remainder of the week.  

Essential Responsibilities 

• Own and perform end-to-end P&L analysis, including revenue, cost drivers, margin trends, and variance analysis, providing clear insights into business performance and key drivers. 

• Lead preparation of executive-level weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages, delivering clear, concise, and decision-ready insights to senior leadership. 

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, including building and maintaining financial models, challenging assumptions, and synthesizing key outputs for leadership review. 

• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to understand operational drivers, align financial plans, and influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights. 

• Proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities through detailed variance analysis, scenario modeling, and trend evaluation. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing strategic recommendations that impact operational and financial outcomes. 

• Own and continuously improve recurring reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and data accuracy. 

• Leverage financial systems and data tools (e.g., ERP systems, FP&A platforms, BI tools) to streamline reporting, automate workflows, and improve data accessibility. 

• Perform complex ad hoc analyses, including scenario modeling, investment analysis, and profitability assessments to support leadership decisions. 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in financial planning, reporting, and data governance. 

• Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date. 

• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all. 

• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts. 

• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation. 

• Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and Company operations. 

Non-Essential Responsibilities 

• Execute Company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor 

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities 

• Contributes ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company 

• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills with a high level of attention to detail 

Education 

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analysis or related field of study required 

• MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus 

Professional Experience 

• 4+ Years in FP&A, corporate finance, business analytics, consulting, or a related analytical role required AND 

• Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting processes required AND 

• Strong experience preparing and presenting executive-level reporting and business reviews preferred AND 

• Experience working with or supporting senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders 

• Experience in multi-unit, retail, or other data-intensive environments is a plus 

Skills List 

• Advanced financial modeling skills, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and variance analysis 

• Strong understanding of P&L structures, cost drivers, and financial performance metrics 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to translate complex data into clear executive insights 

• Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Onestream, Hyperion, Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or similar platforms) 

• Ability to compile, validate, and analyze large data sets, ensuring data integrity and accuracy 

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance 

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to executive audiences 

• Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with strong ownership and accountability 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining high-quality deliverables 

 
Competencies & Knowledge 

• Microsoft Office Products 

• Financial analysis and forecasting 

• Budgeting and capital planning 

• Project management preferred 

• SQL and data analytics platforms such as Power BI preferred 

Physical Demands & Office Environment 

• Sitting for up to 8+ hours 

• Standing occasionally 

• Walking occasionally 

• Talking frequently 

• Hearing frequently 

• Usage of hands and fingers 

• Reaching with hands and arms