Senior Financial Analyst at Coinstar

The Senior Financial Analyst supports financial planning and storytelling through financial forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and analysis. Use business information and financial analysis to provide business insights, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making. This role is part of the FP&A team and reports to the Sr. Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate assumptions and translate business plans into operating and capital expense forecasts and budgets in alignment with corporate initiatives
• Prepare financial reviews with variance and trend analysis, business context, and underlying assumptions
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to provide insights, guide decision making and evaluate business solutions
• Develop and manage supporting financial schedules and cost models
• Maintain and improve forecast and analysis tools and processes
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure consistency across budgets, forecasts, and actuals
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and key performance metrics

Education & Experience

• Experience working with business partners to deliver budget and forecasts
• Experience performing financial analysis including variance and trend analysis
• Experience developing cost and financial models
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FP&A or corporate finance
• ERP, financial planning software, and corporate performance management software experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with inquisitive approach to understanding business and financial performance drivers
• Ability to navigate successfully through ambiguous conditions to drive results
• Skilled in financial budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, and financial modeling
• Proficient in financial analysis including variance, trend, scenario, sensitivity, and cost analysis
• Capable of translating team objectives into actionable steps
• Ability to take initiative and proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Ability to work independently and to manage tasks and shifting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, and remote communications
• Ability to concisely convey information and financial data to all levels within and across the organization
• Knowledge of GAAP, operating vs. capital expenses, accruals, prepaids, and general ledger
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Business Travel & Job Location

• Position requires minimal to no travel
• This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA. A hybrid schedule of occasional in-office days and work from home arrangements within the Greater Seattle area is welcome

Pay and Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this position is between $100,952-$126,189 per year. Coinstar utilizes geographically based pay ranges, within the United States, which allows us to pay competitively and consistently based on location. Within the range for the applicable geographic area, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share the salary range specific to your location. Employees in this position have the potential to increase their base salary up to $151,427per year, which is the max end of the range, based on ongoing demonstrated and continuous performance in the role. Short-Term incentives are a part of the total compensation package and are based on Company and Individual performance.

We believe that continued good health, financial security, and work-life balance are important.  Coinstar is proud to offer a complete, progressive benefits package including:

• Health & Wellness Coverage – Three outstanding medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. 
• Retirement Savings – Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with a company-match that immediately vests.
• Paid Time-Off – PTO accruals begin at 18 days per year, plus 10 company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.  Additionally, we offer paid parental and adoption leave.
• Other Perks and Benefits – A generous Corporate Matched Giving plan and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Work Environment – We offer a casual and flexible work environment with work from home options.

EEO 

We are Coinstar because of our people. We value and embrace their unique and diverse talents, perspectives and experiences and strive to build an environment where everyone can bring their best self to work.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Coinstar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources team via [email protected].  We believe that diversity and inclusion make us a better, more innovative, and successful company, and we seek to recruit and retain a diverse talent pool.  Even if you do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work involves remaining in a stationary position most of the time in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse and telephone.  Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment.  Occasionally move about the work site to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.  Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly move objects.  Communicate and exchange information with co-workers and other individuals in person and electronically.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.