Finance Senior Associate

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** Embarkers enjoy:
* Work-life integration:
We encourage our team to balance work with personal life.  feel they can take time off when necessary
* Growth and development:
We offer continuous learning opportunities, including CPE credits and coaching, to support our employees' professional growth and ensure they execute excellently for clients
* Award-winning culture:
Recognized for our outstanding workplace environment, we prioritize the happiness and well-being of our team Embark isn't your ordinary consulting firm. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace where everyone can thrive—where happiness is at the core of our success. Where Happy Works. Our team is dedicated to solving complex problems for finance, accounting, HR, and technology leaders with forward-thinking solutions and unparalleled hospitality.

Here are a few reasons why 93% of Embarkers agree that we offer special and unique benefits:
* Unlimited PTO:
Enjoy unlimited PTO to recharge and pursue your passions
* Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family
* Whole human growth: $150 monthly stipend for holistic development
* Career advancement:
Access to CPE credits, learning platforms, coaching, and professional development
* Financial support:
Up to 3% 401(k) matching and financial advisory services
* Team and community engagement:
Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!
** Senior Financial Analyst
** The
** Senior Financial Analyst
** will report to the Head of Finance and work closely with the CFO, Head of M&A and Controller to support strategic finance, FP&A, M&A initiatives, and daily financial operations. This role is a key contributor to the organization’s financial strategy, analysis, and reporting functions, helping drive informed decision-making across all business areas.
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* Core Responsibilities:

*** Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports and dashboards to support executive leadership and operational teams.
* Conduct financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking against key metrics.
* Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including those for debt compliance, scenario planning, and cash flow forecasting.
* Perform ad-hoc sponsor and investor financial analyses to support funding, investment, and transaction-related activities.
** Collaboration and Business Partnering:
*** Build and maintain strong relationships with department heads and executive sponsors to facilitate budget compilation, review, and variance analysis.
* Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide insights and recommendations that improve financial performance and resource allocation.
** Systems and Process Improvement:
*** Lead and support the near-term implementation of an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics capabilities.
* Identify and drive opportunities to streamline financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve data accuracy and visibility.

This position is ideal for a highly analytical, proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys combining technical financial skills with strategic business partnership.
** To be a good fit for this role, you will have:
**** Education
* ** Bachelor’s degree in
** Finance**,
** Accounting**,
** Economics**, or
** Business Administration
** required* Master’s degree in
** Finance
* * or
** MBA
* * is preferred
* Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, or CFA) are preferred
** Experience**
* ** 4–6 years
** of progressive experience in
** FP&A**, or
** corporate finance
*** Proven track record in
** budget preparation**,
** forecasting**, and
** variance analysis
** across multiple departments or business units
* Experience supporting
** executive-level reporting
** and developing presentations for leadership teams and board reviews
* Exposure to
** mid-to-large enterprise environments
** with cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Accounting, and Operations
* Demonstrated ability to improve processes, automate reporting,…