Senior Financial Analyst

Talon Hiring Solutions has a client in the Birmingham, AL area that is looking for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) provide financial insight and analytical support across the organization. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis while partnering with business leaders to identify trends, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Lead company- and department-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Develop bottom-up sales plans by store and channel, partnering with business leaders to align on KPIs, seasonality, incentives, and labor planning.
• Build and maintain annual budget models, periodic forecasts, and predictive financial models to evaluate business opportunities and initiatives.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, anomalies, and areas requiring management attention.
• Partner with department heads to review financial results, improve forecast accuracy, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare actual-versus-budget and forecast variance analyses, period-end reporting, and monthly financial packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Develop standardized and ad-hoc reports, Excel models, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Leverage predictive analytics and large data sets to support budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and process improvement.
• Evaluate competitive performance and relevant financial and valuation metrics to provide meaningful insights to leadership.
• Develop clear, accurate presentations and financial analyses for internal stakeholders, Board members, investors, and external analysts.
• Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting capabilities, financial models, and overall business efficiency.
• Perform ad-hoc financial and operational analysis across the organization as needed.
• Support effective internal controls by maintaining financial data accuracy, protecting company assets, and identifying potential financial risks.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build complex financial models and analyze large data sets.
• Experience working with large ERP systems; experience with financial planning or reporting systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with executives, department leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within deadlines.
• A proactive, business-minded approach with a focus on continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to drive efficiency and profitability.