Senior Financial Analyst in Chattanooga, TN

Senior Financial Analyst job description

Senior-level analysts must be excellent communicators who also have strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Candidates need to have superior technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and database applications. ERP systems experience also is valued. Companies expect a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics but prefer candidates who also have an MBA.

Typical senior financial analyst duties:

Performing financial analysis and modeling

Assisting with the preparation of financial plans and budgets

Analyzing, interpreting and communicating cost and expense variances to management

Verifying cost allocations according to company procedures

Evaluating borrowing structures to ensure competitive funding costs

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Advanced Excel

Budgeting and forecasting

Data fluency and analytics

Data visualization platform proficiency

ERP software proficiency

Financial modeling

Financial planning and analysis

Profit and loss reporting

Variance analysis

Salary for Senior Financial Analyst in Chattanooga, TN

87400 - 110400

Low

87400

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

100280

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

110400

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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