Budgeting and ForecastingFinancial Planning and AnalysisFinancial Reporting
Useful technologies
Microsoft Excel
Required qualifications
Field of studyAccounting, Economics, Finance (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Preferred qualifications
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant, Cfa
Original posting
Position Overview:
The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Diligent’ s financial planning and analysis efforts across assigned regions or business areas. This role provides deep insights and actionable recommendations that inform both strategic and operational decisions. The Senior Financial Analyst leads budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling activities, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams and business leaders to drive performance and operational efficiency. The successful candidate demonstrates advanced analytical skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders through clear, data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, maintenance, and enhancement of financial reporting packages, models, and dashboards to support business decision-making
Analyze, consolidate, and interpret complex financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and actionable business insights
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly management reporting processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial statements
Prepare and present financial materials for leadership and Board meetings, providing analysis and recommendations
Partner with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Sales Operations, HR, Product, etc.) to support financial planning, process improvements, and strategic initiatives
Perform advanced ad-hoc financial analyses to guide key operational and strategic decisions
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, tools, and processes for enhanced efficiency and data accuracy
Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts as needed, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing
Required Experience/Skills
2-5 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, or FP&A
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (CPA, CFA) a plus
Strong financial analysis, modelling, and forecasting skills, with the ability to handle complex datasets and provide actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, macros, etc.) and familiarity with financial systems or BI tools
Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and influence decision-making across multiple teams
Strategic mindset, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders
High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
U.S pay range $90,000—$124,000 USD
About Us
Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.
At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.
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What Diligent Offers You
Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.
Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.
Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and US EEOC’s Know Your Rights. We are a drug free workplace.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com.
To support a fair and consistent hiring process, we use AI and digital automated tools to assist our recruitment team in organizing candidate data, surfacing relevant applications, coordinating interview scheduling and summarizing interview notes. All final screening, evaluation, and hiring decisions are made by humans on our team. To learn more about how we collect, protect, and process your information, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. At Diligent, we recognize the value of a diverse global workforce. Visa sponsorship may be available for select positions based on business needs and specific role requirements. Sponsorship decisions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and eligibility should not be assumed for all opportunities. Recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes