Financial Analyst (Farmington Hills)

LHH is currently looking for a Financial Analyst to join the corporate team of an industry leading company. This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance and collaborates closely with executive leadership across the organization. Youll be a key contributor to strategic planning, financial analysis, and operational decision-making, with opportunities to engage with external partners such as auditors, lenders, and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities:

• Supports leadership in leading the annual budgeting cycle and financial planning initiatives.
• Deliver insightful, data-driven analysis to guide business decisions, assess performance, and manage risk.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and yearly FP&A activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Apply your understanding of accounting principles to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.
• Partner with Operations to provide analytics that drive productivity, staffing efficiency, and internal process improvements.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Prepare timely and detailed financial reports for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Analyze the financial impact of new programs, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Offer financial guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and alliances.
• Communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.
• Continuously improve forecasting and budgeting processes by educating department leaders on financial drivers.
• Work with diverse data sources to create meaningful insights and reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree, required
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis.
• Understanding of accounting principles, as well as familiarity with journal entries, account reconciliations, and preliminary financial reviews.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong financial modeling skills (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and SQL is a plus.