Senior Financial Analyst

About The Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership. The position offers strong visibility to senior stakeholders, including the CFO, and plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a mostly remote opportunity with occasional in-office collaboration (1–3 days on average) for candidates based in the greater San Diego area.

Salary Range

$85,000 – $133,000

Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, incorporating key business drivers and assumptions
• Perform detailed financial analysis to evaluate business performance, trends, and variances against plan
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to support cost center and headcount planning, including both direct and indirect labor considerations
• Assist in modeling and tracking capital expenditures and working capital initiatives
• Analyze overhead and SG\&A spending to identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization
• Assess the financial impact of currency fluctuations and other external factors on business results
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial presentations to senior leadership, highlighting key insights and recommendations
• Support the preparation of recurring financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Leverage financial systems and tools to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline processes
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and participate in special projects to support evolving business needs

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related function
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts effectively and present insights to executive-level audiences
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Advanced Excel skills, including building financial models and working with complex data sets to generate meaningful insights
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Adaptive, Hyperion, SAP BPC) is a plus
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting while maintaining attention to detail

About Sayva:

Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation and human resources professional services firm whose focus is on long term relationships created through teamwork and doing what is in the best interest of others. By working with Sayva to identify your next career move, you will get the benefit of working with an experienced team who not only has a strong network of trusted clients, but expertise in the markets, and functions, we serve. We can provide insight on what your market value is, what companies have to offer, and what opportunities align best with your professional and personal goals. We are your trusted advisor throughout your search process and can help ensure you are prepared for interviews, have the information to make the best decisions, and receive a strong offer to land you that perfect job. Making a career move is not easy and can be stressful; Sayva can be your partner in making the process smooth, transparent, and rewarding.