Sr. Financial Analyst
Description
Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Partner with finance and business leadership to prepare and consolidate financial budgets and forecasts for the Courts & Justice Division
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of biweekly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, including financial forecasts and operating performance metrics
- Contribute to the development of quarterly review packages that provide operational and financial updates to Tyler leadership, offering insights into the C&J division's performance
- Collaborate in the development of key performance and profitability metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals
- Drive operational change and efficiencies by identifying and implementing process improvements that create improved accuracy and increase profitability
Results Review and Analysis
- Analyze budget-to-actual performance for revenue, cost of sales, and expenses, providing detailed reconciliations and actionable recommendations to improve financial visibility and performance
- Manage and oversee revenue streams, including unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable (AR), and revenue reserves, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition
- Offer financial recommendations based on detailed expense analysis, including cost identification, allocation, and optimization
Strategic & Ad Hoc Analysis
- Maintain and update flash reports with key metrics and performance trends to support strategic decision-making and resource optimization
- Assist in conducting industry analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Deliver financial modeling and analysis to support business operations on ad hoc projects
Overarching Duties
- Serve as the primary resource for developing and maintaining divisional financial data sets and reporting databases
- The incumbent must engage with multiple departments and cultivate strong relationships with key finance stakeholders across the organization
- Must be comfortable working directly with senior management, the incumbent’s work will be presented at the highest levels of the organization, requiring a strong understanding of business priorities and leadership expectations
- Must be dependable, effectively managing the pressure of tight deadlines while prioritizing tasks and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret complex results, drawing insightful conclusions based on both quantitative analysis and business acumen
- Communicate findings clearly and effectively, ensuring minimal follow-up questions by presenting comprehensive and actionable analysis, going beyond simple data or pivot table insights
- Conduct thorough variance analysis, pinpointing the underlying causes of discrepancies and independently following up on necessary corrections to ensure timely resolution and data accuracy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), prior experience within the technology industry preferred
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with managerial financial statements
- Proficient in advanced financial concepts, including financial modeling, forecasting, valuation methods, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning
- Expertise in MS Excel, with advanced knowledge of functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
- Experience in database development, query creation, and data manipulation in tools like MS Access or Alteryx