Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ashley Digital is the e-commerce engine behind Ashley Furniture Industries, a leading home furnishings manufacturer. The Senior Financial Analyst will create financial forecasts and reporting to guide the company's growth and optimize resource allocation while collaborating with various teams across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining financial models including: reporting, budgeting, forecasting and other relevant business cases to drive actionable insights for leadership decisions
- Analyzing past and current financial data to develop accurate forecasts and report on key metrics
- Optimizing and implementing standard financial processes and tools as the business evolves and grows, with an emphasis on operating expense management (improving current budget vs actual model, streamlining monthly budget vs actual distributions to department owners, incorporating/tracking department owner feedback, partnering with accounting on month-end close processes and calling out key insights into variances)
- Developing deep partner relationships across the organization by providing visibility into performance, establishing trust, gaining an understanding of relevant partner goals and acting as subject matter expert of operating expenses
- Providing financial support for ad-hoc and recurring events including weekly senior leadership meetings, monthly all-hands, board presentations, quarterly business reviews, price and promotion analysis, and other high-level meetings
- Identifying and implementing AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline FP&A processes, improve forecast accuracy, automate routine analyses, and deliver faster, more actionable financial insights to stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field
- 3-5 years of relevant financial experience in a similar role with an emphasis on operating expense management/budget compliance
- Strong financial modeling and communication skills that brings the business story to life is required
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting and understanding of all financial statements
- Advanced Excel/PowerPoint/Google Sheets skills with experience building operating expense actuals vs budget from raw financial data out of accounting platforms
- Experience using SQL-based systems and data tools to extract insights, analyze performance, and support business decision-making
- Demonstrated experience building and leveraging AI tools (e.g., large language models, automation platforms, or AI-powered analytics) to enhance FP&A functions such as forecasting, variance analysis, scenario modeling, and financial reporting
- Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to create and deliver executive-level content, clearly translating data into actionable insights and compelling business narratives
- Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships cross-functionally
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and flexibility to manage competing and changing priorities
- Experience in developing and improving processes, with desire to inspire change
- High integrity and accountability
- Experience working with Planful to support budgeting, forecasting and reporting is preferred or experience with similar financial planning and analysis systems (such as Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning or Vena, Hyperion, SAP, etc.)
- Experience with NetSuite and/or Looker, a plus
- Start-up experience a plus; ability to work autonomously in a high growth environment required
Benefits
- Remote-first workplace (since 2016!)
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- HSA company contributions
- 401K with company match component
- Take what you need Paid Time Off
- Wellness benefits
- WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend
- A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!
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