SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A

GEO Group - Boca Raton, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Boca Raton, FL

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About the position

The Sr. Financial Analyst in FP&A at The GEO Group, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, preparation, and analysis of the company's annual budget and forecasts. This position involves summarizing various financial analyses in reports for senior management and operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with visibility across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists all aspects of the budget & forecasting processes.
• Develops and coordinates detailed checklists to meet deadlines across all business units.
• Helps prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts including data input, tracking user submissions, creating reports, and making recommendations based on analysis.
• Ensures integrity and accuracy of data within the Hyperion database.
• Assists in administration of Hyperion Planning Security and design architecture.
• Leads overhead cost analysis and prepares monthly variance reports with findings by working with all departments.
• Develops, prepares, and analyzes financial reports based on actual, forecast, and budget data.
• Researches variances utilizing software platforms to understand certain accounts and/or variances and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Compares monthly financial performance against budget and/or forecast, investigates variances, and communicates findings to management.
• Assists facilities in budget preparation as needed and prepares budget data and justification information.
• Documents processes and identifies areas for improvement.
• Prepares weekly reporting dashboard and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA, CFA, or master's degree in business preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) roles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Experience with FP&A related ERP platforms (Hyperion planning/essbase preferred).
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and orally) to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to plan for, prioritize, manage, and execute work assignments within expected performance parameters and timelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with budget administration and analysis.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account