Upbound Group

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Senior Financial Analyst

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key role responsible for assisting in the oversight of all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the organization. This position requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to provide actionable insights to support business decision-making. The incumbent will collaborate closely with senior management to drive financial performance and achieve strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the company's financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning, while working collaboratively with key business partners.

• Prepare comprehensive financial models to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.

• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management regarding financial performance, variance analysis, and key performance indicators.

• Conduct sensitivity analysis, attribution analysis and scenario planning to assess potential risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.

•Present financial results and analysis to senior management and key stakeholders, providing clear and concise explanations of performance drivers and implications.

Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to establish financial targets and goals.
• Monitor actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and adjusting plans as necessary, while communicating those variances and adjustments with department heads.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred. MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of related experience in progressively responsible financial roles.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and scenario analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment especially during month end close and quarterly forecasting.
• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and comfortable with a hands-on approach.
• Highly analytical and creative problem solver, detail oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks at one time with a strong sense of urgency, and challenge the status quo where necessary.
• Possess a high degree of initiative and advance skillset and constantly improve upon working product.

• Collaborates well with finance, accounting, and especially our business partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills