Principal Financial Analyst

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar advanced credential preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or related analytical role
• Significant experience with financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, planning, and financial modeling
• Experience preparing materials and insights for senior leadership
• Experience with financial systems, planning tools, and ERP/reporting platforms preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement relationships preferred
• Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, recommendations, and business narratives
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial results to operational drivers
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead through influence without direct authority
• High intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines

What the job involves

• The Principal Financial Analyst, FP&A is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and decision-support activities
• This role serves as an FP&A subject matter expert for assigned areas and partners with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making
• The Principal Financial Analyst leads high-impact analytical workstreams, improves FP&A processes, and provides informal leadership and mentorship to other analysts
• Lead complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision-support work for assigned areas or enterprise-level initiatives
• Own high-visibility FP&A deliverables, including management reporting, forecast analysis, operating reviews, and executive-ready materials
• Develop and maintain driver-based models for forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and performance management
• Analyze financial results, operating metrics, business trends, and key performance indicators to identify actionable insights
• Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business performance, investment decisions, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives
• Lead annual planning and recurring forecast processes for assigned areas, including assumption review, variance analysis, and risk/opportunity assessment
• Support full financial statement forecasting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and covenant-related analysis as needed
• Review and improve reporting packages, models, templates, and analytical standards to ensure consistency and quality
• Mentor analysts and provide guidance on modeling, reporting, variance analysis, and business communication
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on close-related analysis, accrual review, and forecast-to-actual performance
• Identify and lead process improvements that strengthen planning accuracy, reporting efficiency, data quality, and financial insight
• Support financial systems, reporting automation, and data transformation initiatives
• Flexible work hours may be required at times to support critical deadlines, planning cycles, global stakeholders, or business needs. Travel may be required occasionally based on business needs

Benefits

• Culture and benefits built around work-life balance
• Extensive resources to support physical and mental health
• Employee assistance program
• Generous retirement plans
• Incentives for referring new colleagues
• Learning, training and mentoring programs
• Cross-functional projects
• Stretch assignments to help you progress
• Receive feedback and earn bonuses from peers & managers
• Employee bonding activities
• ESG and charitable team initiatives