Senior Financial Analyst

Important: This role is based at our Westlake Village, CA corporate offices on a hybrid schedule (2–3 days per week onsite). 

About the Role: 

Guitar Center is strengthening its financial planning and analysis capabilities to better support enterprise technology and digital transformation initiatives. As the Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A, you will play a critical role in driving financial insight, analytical rigor, and operational excellence across the company’s technology and digital portfolio. 

In this highly visible position, you’ll partner closely with Technology and FP&A leadership to enhance forecasting accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and provide the financial clarity needed to guide strategic investments. This role thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop and maintain forward-looking financial models to support technology investments, resource planning, and cost optimization initiatives. 

• Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that inform strategic and tactical decision-making. 

• Partner with IT and Finance leadership to improve forecast accuracy and implement scalable, best-in-class reporting processes. 

• Lead financial analysis of technology-related spend (labor, systems, and vendor services) to ensure strong alignment between business objectives and financial plans. 

• Support the development of new tools and automation that improve visibility into cost drivers and performance metrics. 

• Drive annual planning, budgeting, and monthly forecasting cycles, promoting consistency and process efficiency. 

• Contribute to month-end close activities, including variance analysis, journal entries, and data validation, ensuring accuracy and transparency. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on special projects that enhance financial visibility and organizational agility. 

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor on new initiatives, vendor contracts, and capital projects. 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or equivalent work experience. 

• Minimum 4 years of FP&A experience, preferably within retail, technology, or e-commerce-driven organizations. 

Technical Skills: 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas, functions, and efficiency shortcuts). 

• Skilled in financial systems such as Oracle EPM and PeopleSoft. 

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

• Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, planning, and variance analysis. 

Core Competencies: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail. 

• Working knowledge of GAAP and