SCHEDULE Key Responsibilities Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the organization, building compelling financial narratives around performance and trends to drive consensus among senior stakeholders Support bid and proposal processes with financial modeling, pricing analysis, and scenario planning Serve as a CFO force multiplier, providing high-velocity support including ad-hoc modeling for capital events, Board-level presentations, and what-if scenario analysis Manage and evolve a Tableau and Excel environment with a focus on speed, clarity, and the 80/20 rule: actionable insights today beat perfect data next week Leverage SQL, Power Query, and AI tools (including Claude) to automate workflows and maximize capacity for deep-dive analysis Requirements 2+ years in corporate FP&A, budgeting/forecasting, or high-intensity finance Proven ability to translate complex financial data into simple, persuasive narratives in both slide decks and live presentations Advanced Excel and Tableau skills are a must Comfort leveraging AI tools like Claude to solve problems quickly and efficiently Self-starting, high-output mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities without losing sight of the big picture TO FORMALLY APPLY. Job Description: The Opportunity Our client is a PE-backed media company in New York City seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, this is a high-impact, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of finance, operations, and corporate strategy.