Archer Advisor, Financial Analysis

Archer Advisor, Financial Analysis

Location: Remote - Massachusetts

For nearly 25 years, Archer has been a pioneer and a trusted global leader in delivering comprehensive compliance and risk management solutions to empower organizations to effectively navigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve their business objectives. Our innovative GRC solutions are designed to provide companies with a clear, unified perspective on their risk landscape and enable data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI and risk quantification, we equip our clients to anticipate, adapt to, and overcome challenges in today’s rapidly evolving market. At Archer, we don’t just help organizations manage risk — we help our clients transform risk into a strategic advantage and turn uncertainty into opportunity. Learn more at www.ArcherIRM.com 

The Senior Analyst, Financial Analysis role develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Responsible for budgeting, monthly forecasts, variance analysis and OpEx management of the business functions they support. Will partner with Sr. Leadership in the organization for the functions they will support and provide relevant support.
 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Prepares financial and business related analyses, research and risk assessment in such areas as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation and investments.
• Prepares expense forecasts and analyzes trends on a monthly basis, primarily for the Sales and Marketing business functions.
• Responsible for building and overseeing financial budgets.
• Perform reconciliation for actual results against plan/forecast and provide explanation for material variances.
• Utilizes computer systems to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data developed.
• Assists in the development of business policies, conducts special financial and business related analysis, and cooperates with other departments in the preparation of analyses.
• Builds and develops relationships with key stakeholders and customers in order to achieve business goals including Sr Management.
• Required to assist with Audits.
• Ensures corporate compliance to government regulations and internal controls.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Full management of the OpEx for their business functions.
• Budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Monthly and Quarterly closes.
• Prepares variance analysis of actual, forecast and planned results
• Prepares, researches and reviews journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accurate reporting
• Develops and maintains financial models and reports.
• Determines and updates cost center requirements and rollup structures.
• Provides support to their functions leaders, whilst maintaining financial accountability but supporting the business to grow sustainably and drive initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, reporting cadence, and systems.

Skills:

• Stakeholder Partnership & Engagement
• Competent computer skills (Good Excel skills are essential)
• Excellent Analytical skills with ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Good ability to multi-task
• Accountability
• High attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Pro-activeness

Education & Experience:

• Typically requires 4+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent expe