Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related analytical field.

Experience:

2+ years well-rounded financial analysis experience. Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Finance or Public Accounting experience a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Sumifs, Pivot tables, Macros, Index/Match, V-Lookups, Arrays, etc), PowerPoint, and data modeling. Experience with ERP (Net Suite) or EPM (Planful) systems and an understanding of database structures is a plus. Experience with presentation tools such as Think Cell or Lucid Chart a plus.

Reporting to the VP, Finance and Treasury. Bus Patrol is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our expanding team — to be an integral part of executing a high growth strategy within a fast-paced environment. This is a highly visible role within our Finance organization with exposure throughout the organization up to the C-Suite executive team. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will utilize your experience to drive efficient and data-driven financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, as well as have the opportunity to own high-priority analytical deliverables across the Finance function.

As we grow our business, this individual should be comfortable taking on complex analyses to evaluate both Organic (New Products, Markets, etc.) and Inorganic (M&A, Strategic partnerships, etc.) investment opportunities. The successful candidate will be confident in their ability to clearly, effectively and concisely communicate with various stakeholders, including the C-Suite executive team and preparation for Board and investor meetings.

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of consolidated KPI dashboards and performance reporting systems across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, M&A evaluations, and capital allocation decisions
• Own deliverables underpinning the annual and quarterly planning and forecasting cycle
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly business reviews, including deep dives into segment-level performance, margin trends, and operational drivers
• Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, delivering proactive analysis and recommendations that shape organizational decisions
• Lead preparation of materials for investor presentations, incorporating financial narratives and visualizations
• Oversee complex data analysis, integrating financial, operational and external data to surface trends, risks and opportunities
• Manage high-impact, cross-functional projects with financial implications such as pricing strategy, cost optimization and business case development
• Partner with department heads to synthesize budget inputs, revenue targets and cost structures

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced coursework or MBA a plus
• 2+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, strategic financial operations, or Audit
• Familiarity with financial systems and EPM tools (e.g., Net Suite, Planful, Anaplan), including structuring databases, improving workflows, and driving system adoption
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Index/Match, Arrays, Pivot Tables, advanced Macros) and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations and data modeling
• Skilled in building robust three-statement models, DCF and ROI analyses, scenario modeling, and cash flow forecasting to drive business-critical decisions
• Proven track record of translating large and complex datasets into actionable insights that influence cross-functional strategy
• Strong communicator with the ability to synthesize financial narratives for senior audiences, including C-level executives and board stakeholders
• Proficiency in data visualization and storytelling with tools like Think Cell, Lucid Chart, or Tableau
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, mentor junior analysts, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; known for analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity,…