Position: Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Raleigh area - hybrid
About the Role
A fast-growing, private equity-backed distribution organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role will play a key part in supporting the commercial side of the business through forecasting, pricing analysis, and financial modeling.
The position owns the forecasting process across the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and partners closely with sales and leadership to drive profitability and strategic decision-making. This is a high-visibility role suited for someone who is a strong Excel modeler, analytically sharp, and brings a proactive, high-energy approach.
Key Responsibilities
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Own the full forecasting process across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
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Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, pricing, and cost analysis
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Partner with sales to provide actionable reporting and margin analysis
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Perform ad hoc analysis on customer pricing, product mix, and profitability
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Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis against budget and forecast
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Review forecast assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate insights to leadership
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Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes
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Build detailed operating budgets for sales and marketing functions
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Identify financial and operational risks and support strategic initiatives
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Prepare presentations and reporting materials for finance and business leadership
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
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2 to 8 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or financial analysis
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Strong Excel and financial modeling skills required
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Experience with ERP and FP&A tools preferred
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Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights
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Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
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Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
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Strong business judgment and attention to detail
Role Highlights
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Ownership of the full forecasting process with exposure across all financial statements
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High-impact role supporting pricing, margins, and commercial decision-making
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Opportunity to grow into a leadership role over time
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Fast-growing organization with strong performance and momentum
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Collaborative, team-oriented culture with autonomy and flexibility
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Modern office environment with a focus on development and learning
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
