Senior Financial Analyst

Plano, Texas

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• Partner with finance and business leadership to prepare and consolidate financial budgets and forecasts for the division
• Assist in preparation and presentation of biweekly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, including financial forecasts and operating performance metrics
• Contribute to the development of quarterly review packages that provide operational and financial updates to Tyler leadership, offering insights into the division's performance
• Collaborate in the development of key performance and profitability metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals
• Drive operational change and efficiencies by identifying and implementing process improvements that create improved accuracy and increase profitability

• Analyze budget-to-actual performance for revenue, cost of sales, and expenses, providing detailed reconciliations and actionable recommendations to improve financial visibility and performance
• Manage and oversee revenue streams, including unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable (AR), and revenue reserves, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition
• Offer financial recommendations based on detailed expense analysis, including cost identification, allocation, and optimization

• Maintain and update flash reports with key metrics and performance trends to support strategic decision-making and resource optimization
• Assist in conducting industry analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Deliver financial modeling and analysis to support business operations on ad hoc projects

• Serve as the primary resource for developing and maintaining divisional financial data sets and reporting databases
• Present analysis in a professional, clear, and dependable manner to senior management and stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), prior experience within the technology industry preferred
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with managerial financial statements
• Proficient in advanced financial concepts, including financial modeling, forecasting, valuation methods, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning
• Expertise in MS Excel, with advanced knowledge of functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
• Experience in database development, query creation, and data manipulation in tools like MS Access or Alteryx

• Engage with multiple departments and cultivate strong relationships with key finance stakeholders across the organization
• Be comfortable working directly with senior management, the incumbent's work will be presented at the highest levels of the organization, requiring a strong understanding of business priorities and leadership expectations
• Be dependable, effectively managing the pressure of tight deadlines while prioritizing tasks and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret complex results, drawing insightful conclusions based on both quantitative analysis and business acumen
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively, ensuring minimal follow-up questions by presenting comprehensive and actionable analysis, going beyond simple data or pivot table insights
• Conduct thorough variance analysis, pinpointing the underlying causes of discrepancies and independently following up on necessary corrections to ensure timely resolution and data accuracy

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Tyler is subject to regulations, guidelines, and/or client requirements relating to the qualifications of Tyler personnel performing certain client work. Because of the nature of this position, it is a requirement that the candidate can successfully pass a federal background check at the time an offer is extended and over the course of employment with Tyler.