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# Senior Financial Analyst - HR and Legal

- **Company:** Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc.
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Decision Support Systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7b940007628f4d06d0392450835087d7/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
 * 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis
 * Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with robust financial modeling capabilities
 * Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership
 * Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Complementary skills

 * Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles
 * Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement

## Description

This position is ideal for a senior-level finance professionals to join the Global Corporate FP&A team as Sr. Financial Analyst, driving the financial planning and strategic analysis for Worldwide Legal, Regulatory, and HR organizations. This role serves as a key finance partner to senior leadership, driving financial visibility, influencing business decisions, and enabling scalable growth. Salary is $110-$130K base plus bonus.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Partnership

 * Partner closely with Legal, Regulatory, and HR leadership to manage financial performance and support strategic decision-making
 * Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, challenging assumptions, and influencing outcomes
 * Present financial results, forecasts, and key insights to senior leadership

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

 * Lead the monthly forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes end-to-end
 * Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis
 * Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend strategies to optimize financial outcomes

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

 * Perform in-depth financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case analysis
 * Drive financial analytics for new initiatives, investments, and strategic projects
 * Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

 * Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
 * Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
 * Oversee financial governance activities, including purchase requisitions and contract reviews in SAP

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 * Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with company policies and US GAAP
 * Lead close processes, including expense reviews, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
 * Collaborate effectively across global teams and functions

Leadership & Influence

 * Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on financial analysis and best practices
 * Lead cross-functional initiatives and contribute to broader FP&A transformation efforts
 * Ad Hoc Projects
 * Support high-impact, executive-level requests and strategic initiatives as needed


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