Senior Financial Analyst

Hyperion International S.R.L. - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Columbus, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst will oversee and optimize Procurement Spend and Savings reporting, SG&A Expense Management, and Headcount Tracking. This role requires strong analytical skills and financial acumen, with a focus on collaboration across departments. The analyst will conduct detailed financial analyses, monitor expense trends, verify savings calculations, and create monthly KPI reports to provide insights and recommendations for cost management. This hybrid role involves significant on-site presence in the corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis and review of SG&A expenses, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly reporting.
• Assemble monthly dashboards for Sourcing & Procurement savings and increase reports by site and category to verify the financial impact.
• Work with Sourcing & Procurement Category Managers and Buyers to verify spend cube data and make corrections in the spend cube and ERP system as needed.
• Collaborate with department heads and business leaders to develop and implement cost reduction strategies and initiatives.
• Drive efficiency improvements by identifying areas for expense optimization, process enhancements, and better collaboration with Procurement.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for SG&A expenses and headcount, ensuring alignment with overall financial objectives.
• Track headcount changes across the organization and analyze their impact on SG&A expenses.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to evaluate the impact of new business initiatives, cost-saving measures, and operational changes on SG&A expenses and headcount.
• Monitor industry benchmarks and market trends related to SG&A expenses and headcount.
• Drive process improvements in expense management, headcount tracking, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline (equivalent experience may be substituted).
• Three or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting.
• Strong financial modeling, reporting, and market analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple activities/projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly and concisely.
• Proactive and independent work ethic with strong organizational skills.
• Confirmed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build effective business partnerships in a cross-functional organization.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deal with ambiguity.
• Self-starting attitude with strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excel Specialist.