Senior Financial Analyst, G&A Reporting

The Senior Financial Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis proactively leads SG&A and workforce-related reporting and planning activities partnering closely with HR and business leaders to deliver timely insights improve cost visibility and drive decision-making. This role owns core SG&A reporting identifies emerging risks/opportunities and enhances forecasting accuracy through continuous process improvement and data-driven analysis. Performs job duties consistent within safety legal and regulatory requirements company standards culture and business practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve recurring SG&A reporting and operating rhythm (monthly/weekly) including executive-ready insights KPIs and commentarynot just variance calculations.
• Proactively identify and communicate key cost drivers spending risks and opportunity areas; recommend actions and partner with leaders to mitigate unfavorable trends.
• Lead headcount and workforce cost reporting (in collaboration with HR) including reconciliations between HR system data and Finance actuals; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Build and maintain SG&A dashboards and models tracking headcount changes overhead expense trends and departmental spendensuring consistent definitions and scalable rollups.
• Drive SG&A forecasting accuracy by partnering with HR and cost center owners to capture hiring plans vacancy assumptions compensation/benefits impacts and organizational changes.
• Own monthly SG&A variance narratives (vs. budget forecast and prior periods) translating complex movements into clear actionable insights for leadership.
• Challenge assumptions and surface tradeoffs during forecast and budget cycles; provide scenario modeling (e.g. hiring pace attrition discretionary spend controls).
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance HR and department leaders to improve cost transparency cost allocation logic and spend governance.
• Create and deliver presentations (charts/graphs/tables) for the Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders highlighting drivers implications and recommended actions.
• Leverage and enhance tools (Cognos Oracle ERP Excel and/or SQL where applicable) to automate reporting streamline processes and reduce manual effort.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or General Business.
• 3-5 years of finance experience preferably in corporate finance/FP&A or SG&A reporting.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel (modeling large datasets pivots automation).
• Strong PowerPoint skills; ability to produce executive-ready materials (Mekko a plus).
• Experience with BI/reporting tools (Cognos preferred); ERP exposure (Oracle preferred).
• SQL knowledge a plus; ability to pull/validate data and improve reporting pipelines.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting; able to connect SG&A drivers to business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Self-driven proactive and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Direct Reports

• N/A

Must be able to work 4 days per week onsite at our Charlotte office

Benefits

We understand that your role at DCLI is only part of who you are. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package provide resources for you to be your best self grow professionally and personally and reach your full potential.

• Excellent health dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Ample PTO and paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness resources
• Company-sponsored parties outings and other perks

Development Opportunities

At DCLI youll find that everyone from your coworkers and managers to the senior leadership team wants to see you succeed and there are opportunities available for you to develop in your current role and prepare to take that next step in your career:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal training and educational resources
• Quarterly and annual awards for outstanding performance
• Pathways to promotions and access to advice feedback and mentorship
• Participation in professional organizations
• Internships

Required Experience:

Senior IC