Finance Business Analyst

Compensation: To $110K, plus bonus.Job Overview – Finance Business Analyst – 34542Our client, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support financial planning and analysis, business reporting, and financial systems optimization.This role is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong financial and accounting fundamentals with hands-on reporting, analytics, and technology expertise. Acting as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and cross-functional business partners, the Finance / Business Analyst will translate business needs into actionable insights, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive process improvements that support operational performance and strategic decision-making.The successful candidate will bring an analytical mindset, a continuous improvement approach, and the ability to turn complex financial and operational data into meaningful business intelligence.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis: Support budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial close, variance analysis, strategic planning, and other core financial processes.Financial Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and reporting tools that provide visibility into financial and operational performance.Business Intelligence & Systems: Leverage tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Databricks, and ERP or financial planning systems to improve reporting efficiency, data accessibility, and analytical capabilities.Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, Commercial, Manufacturing, and senior business stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective solutions.Requirements Gathering: Translate business requirements into reporting enhancements, system improvements, and streamlined financial processes.Process Improvement & Automation: Identify inefficiencies, standardize workflows, and implement scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.Data Integrity & Governance: Validate financial and operational data, investigate discrepancies, support master data quality, and help establish consistent reporting methodologies.Business Insights & Recommendations: Analyze complex datasets, challenge assumptions, identify trends, and communicate actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field required; MBA preferred.4–10 years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, financial analysis, business analysis, or a related analytical role.Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, monthly close, and core accounting processes.Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and self-service reporting solutions.Hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Query, Databricks, automation tools, or comparable business intelligence and analytics platforms.Experience working with ERP systems, financial planning platforms, or enterprise reporting tools such as SAP, Longview, PeopleSoft, or similar systems.Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into practical reporting, systems, and process solutions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data validation skills, with the ability to communicate findings to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.Additional Job DetailsWorkplace Policy:Linked In Poster:About Our ProcessWe will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.