Sr. Financial Analyst
Clayton Kendall
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Monroeville, PA
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 14, 2026
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead complex financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational decision-making.
- Own the preparation, review, and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to drive profitability and performance improvements.
- Analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering clear recommendations to executive leadership.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, accounting, and executive teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
- Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices in financial reporting and analysis.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and other finance team members.
- Prepare executive-level presentations and board-ready reporting materials.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, capital projects, and other high-impact financial initiatives as needed.
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Requirements
- Executive communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and mentoring capability
- High attention to detail and accuracy Qualifications & Education Requirements
- 5–8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, scenario modeling).
- Extensive experience with financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Join us as a Senior Financial Analyst to make an impactful difference through innovative analysis and strategic insights that propel our organization forward!
Preferred Skills
- Public Accounting experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, scenario modeling).
- Extensive experience with financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.
- Join us as a Senior Financial Analyst to make an impactful difference through innovative analysis and strategic insights that propel our organization forward!
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
Clayton Kendall/Concord Marketing Solutions is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team in Pittsburgh, PA or Glendale Heights, IL . In this role, you will play a key part in driving data-driven financial decision-making, leading financial modeling and forecasting initiatives, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally across the organization to optimize financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to long-term business growth. Roles & Responsibilities
Lead complex financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational decision-making.
Own the preparation, review, and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Develop and maintain advanced financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to drive profitability and performance improvements.
Analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering clear recommendations to executive leadership.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, accounting, and executive teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices in financial reporting and analysis.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and other finance team members.
Prepare executive-level presentations and board-ready reporting materials.
Support mergers, acquisitions, capital projects, and other high-impact financial initiatives as needed. Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Executive communication and presentation skills
Leadership and mentoring capability
High attention to detail and accuracy Qualifications & Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
5–8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
Public Accounting experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, scenario modeling).
Extensive experience with financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred. Join us as a Senior Financial Analyst to make an impactful difference through innovative analysis and strategic insights that propel our organization forward!
Lead complex financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational decision-making.
Own the preparation, review, and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Develop and maintain advanced financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to drive profitability and performance improvements.
Analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering clear recommendations to executive leadership.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, accounting, and executive teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices in financial reporting and analysis.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and other finance team members.
Prepare executive-level presentations and board-ready reporting materials.
Support mergers, acquisitions, capital projects, and other high-impact financial initiatives as needed. Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Executive communication and presentation skills
Leadership and mentoring capability
High attention to detail and accuracy Qualifications & Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
5–8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
Public Accounting experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, scenario modeling).
Extensive experience with financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred. Join us as a Senior Financial Analyst to make an impactful difference through innovative analysis and strategic insights that propel our organization forward!