Senior Financial Analyst

Brown Advisory is seeking a professional, energetic, and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team in the Baltimore, MD office. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for monthly and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis coupled with additional, project specific support. This position is designed to allow for rewarding career growth and opportunities for advancement within the corporate finance function of a global, independent investment management and strategic advisory firm. 

We expect the Senior Financial Analyst to:

• Be thorough and accurate. You ensure data integrity and precision in all financial operations. Your strong organizational skills enable you to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Be a sponge. You are eager to learn, ask insightful questions, and actively seek out opportunities for personal and professional growth. You are excited about ongoing process improvements and innovation.

• Be a natural problem-solver. You proactively identify challenges, analyze root causes, and understand existing processes before recommending thoughtful, data-driven solutions that support the firm’s objectives.

• Be coachable and self-motivated. You welcome feedback, are open to new ideas, and take ownership of your work. You follow through on tasks independently but know when to seek input or assistance to achieve the best outcomes.

• Be a positive team player. You provide exceptional support to colleagues across the firm, interacting with professionalism and a collaborative spirit. You communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully-in writing and verbally, in both formal and informal settings.

• Be inclusive and collaborative. You foster a culture of inclusivity and mentorship, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to a knowledge-sharing environment.

 The primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial packages, including variance analysis.

• Support the creation of internal and external presentations and reporting packages, such as board materials.

• Enhance reporting and forecasting processes by leveraging technology, automation, and best practices.

• Take ownership of forecasting select components of the P&L on a monthly basis.

• Manage ad hoc FP&A projects with a focus on data management and process improvement.

• Manage multiple data-intensive assignments with consistent attention to detail.

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis, and propose actionable insights.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and expand your professional knowledge through ongoing learning.

• Support and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and knowledge-sharing environment.