Senior Financial & Operations Analyst

Senior Financial & Operations Analyst Location: Charlotte, NC (100% Onsite) Pay Range: $39.00 – $49.00 / hour (Strict W2 Only) Duration: Contract through February 1, 2027 Status: No C2C / No Third Parties / No 1099 The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic Financial & Operations Analyst to join our Business Management function in Charlotte. This is a critical role that sits at the intersection of finance and operational efficiency. You will not only track the "now" through AP/AR/GL functions but will also architect the "future" through complex forecasting, what-if analysis, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead business management activities including spending tracking, budget forecasting, and high-level financial reporting.
• Strategic Forecasting: Perform "what-if" analysis to support leadership in long-term financial planning and decision-making.
• Operational Excellence: Collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks; develop data-driven strategies to enhance organizational performance.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Design and maintain performance dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) to monitor KPIs and operational health.
• Process Engineering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Executive Support: Prepare high-level presentations and data summaries for leadership to drive special projects. Required Skills & Experience
• Core Finance: Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) functions.
• Data Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Modeling) and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Platform Expertise: Prior experience with enterprise tools such as Coupa, SAP Fieldglass, SPM, or SAP is highly preferred.
• Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to perform complex business analysis and process mapping.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.