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Senior Financial Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with a strong background in accounting, finance, and corporate FP&A. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in analytical work, enjoys working with large datasets, and can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable navigating financial systems, month-end processes, and forecasting cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile accounts
• Prepare and annotate variance reports
• Support operating plans by developing financial forecasts and budgets
• Conduct research to understand accounting implications of various business scenarios
• Work through detailed financials, including pulling reports and validating data
• Perform month-end close activities, journal entries, and variance analyses
• Prepare materials for monthly business reviews and leadership meetings
• Create digestible, well-structured reports for various lines of business
• Support FP&A processes across forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial insights

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or corporate FP&A
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with large datasets
• Experience with financial modeling and financial statement analysis
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables
• Ability to problem-solve independently and research unfamiliar topics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of accounting and finance principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial or ERP systems such as AX, Oracle, SAP, or similar
• Exposure to Oracle Hyperion Essbase (highly preferred)
• Familiarity with additional analytical or reporting tools used by FP&A teams

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.