GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
We are working with a long-standing organization in the entertainment benefits space that is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join its Accounting and Finance team. This position plays a key role in supporting leadership with sophisticated financial insights, forward-looking modeling, and clear data storytelling that informs strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, curiosity, and the ability to translate complex information into compelling, executive-ready narratives.
Key Responsibilities
Insight Development & Executive Reporting
Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations covering operating expenses, capital spending, and workforce planning.
Evaluate both quantitative and qualitative information to build comprehensive analyses for major initiatives.
Convert analytical findings into clear, cohesive narratives—using visuals, written summaries, and presentations—to connect financial outcomes with broader strategic objectives.
Modeling, Forecasting & Scenario Planning
Support leadership in preparing the annual budget and annual report.
Build dynamic financial models and scenario analyses that serve as inputs for strategy discussions and long-term planning.
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to refine assumptions and ensure accuracy of model inputs.
Data Structure, Integrity & Process Improvement
Collaborate with the accounting team to strengthen data architecture, validation methods, and overall data governance.
Recommend enhancements to streamline data collection and improve accuracy, consistency, and reporting efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
6–10 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, business analysis, or similar roles.
Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities; familiarity with planning tools.
Experience presenting insights using visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot, or similar.
Background working cross-functionally with accounting, IT, and operational groups.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or other relevant graduate degree.
Experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Competencies
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to understand stakeholder needs.
Sound decision-making skills using a mix of analysis, judgment, and experience.
Accountability and ownership of deliverables and timelines.
Effective communication skills across varied audiences and formats.
High integrity and consistent follow-through.
Strong financial acumen and ability to link data to business strategy.
Strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong command of financial principles, terminology, and analytical frameworks.
Understanding of statistical concepts and their application to financial analysis.
Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to audiences with varying levels of financial knowledge.
Ability to synthesize diverse financial components into a cohesive narrative.
Balance of strategic perspective and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to leverage technology to improve reporting capabilities.
Excellent analytical skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Consultative approach with strong initiative and adaptability.
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