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Job Description Position Summary The Financial Analyst u2013 SG&A & R&D will support the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of both Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) and Research & Development (R&D) expenses across the organization. This role partners closely with the functional leaders (principally, Selling, Marketing, Product Development, and R&D leaders) to drive cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and support data driven decision making. The analyst will play a key role in the monthly close, forecast cycles, annual budget, and long range planning processes, with a focus on headcount driven costs, project spend analysis, and strategic investment trade offs. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities u2022u2003Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting for SG&A and R&D u2022u2003Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes u2022u2003Partner with functional leaders (Selling, Marketing, Engineering, etc) to validate assumptions, assess risks and opportunities, and ensure accurate spend phasing u2022u2003Develop and maintain headcount and compensation models u2022u2003Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Marketing to support investment prioritization and trade-off decisions u2022u2003Provide financial support for new product development, technology investments, and innovation initiatives u2022u2003Prepare variance analyses and actionable recommendations to support financial performance targets u2022u2003Support the monthly close process, including results analysis and leadership communications u2022u2003Partner with Controllership team to ensure accurate expense classification and reporting u2022u2003Produce SG&A and R&D management reporting, including executive-level summaries and insights u2022u2003Analyze spending trends and key cost drivers versus Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year u2022u2003Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to inform decisions related to hiring, programs, vendors, and cost optimization u2022u2003Serve as a finance business partner to corporate and technical stakeholders u2022u2003Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance audiences u2022u2003Support internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements u2022u2003Maintain and enhance financial models, reporting tools, and dashboards u2022u2003Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, and automation u2022u2003Coordinate and assess risks and opportunities identified by functional and regional teams u2022u2003Support management presentations, business reviews, and strategic planning materials u2022u2003Execute additional projects and analyses as needed This role pays between $35-45/hour We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Qualifications Required u2022u2003Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field u2022u20035+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance u2022u2003Experience supporting operating expense budgets, with exposure to SG&A and/or R&D environments u2022u2003Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, financial modeling, scenario analysis) u2022u2003Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred u2022u2003Experience supporting Product Development or Consumer Goods organizations u2022u2003Experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g., JDE / Oracle, Hyperion, etc) u2022u2003Power BI or other data visualization experience u2022u2003CPA, CFA, or MBA (or in progress) Key Competencies u2022u2003Strong financial and analytical acumen u2022u2003Ability to partner effectively with both corporate and technical teams u2022u2003Executive level communication and storytelling with data u2022u2003Ownership mindset with high attention to detail u2022u2003Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment u2022u2003Continuous improvement and automation mindset