Sr. Financial Analyst

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At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

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What will you be doing?

We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support our Operations business. In this role, you will partner with senior operations leaders to effectively forecast, budget, report, and analyze financial data.

 

Job Responsibilities 

• Prepare comprehensive reporting packages, analyses, and narratives for business partners and senior management, focusing on identifying variance drivers and recommending actions.
• Leverage financial systems (Office Connect and Adaptive) to drive growth through revenue pipeline review, forecasting, recurring revenue streaming, and booking accuracy.
• Provide budgeting and forecasting support to ensure accurate tracking.
• Assist vertical leaders and their teams with inquiries related to forecasts, revenue, billing, and contracts

 

Requirements 

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Sales Operations, or Consulting.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial modeling skills are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency with financial systems like Workday Adaptive, and OneStream/Office Connect software is a plus.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity.
• Experience in the Tech/Software industry, particularly with recurring revenues, is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build models and present outputs in a stakeholder-friendly manner.
• Proven track record of extracting, manipulating, and delivering insights from large data sets.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and proactively solve business problems.
• Strong influencing skills, capable of presenting financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

 

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day roles:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

 

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, US. Candidates located in Chicago, IL, strongly preferred. Candidates will be required to work within business hours in the central time zone. 

 

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice). Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

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