Financial Analyst Python Freelance Jobs in Arizona

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), plays a critical role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This position partners closely with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights, develop financial models, analyze performance trends, and support budgeting and long-range planning processes. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with business acumen and the ability to communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Position reports into our Store Support Office in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid schedule in office Tuesday - Thursday. 

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Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes for assigned business areas
• Support the development of annual operating plans and long-range strategic plans
• Analyze key business drivers and financial assumptions to improve forecast accuracy
• Develop scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support executive decision-making

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial performance reports and executive dashboards
• Analyze variances between actual results, forecasts, budgets, and prior-year performance
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial performance
• Present findings and recommendations to business partners and senior leadership

Business Partnership

• Serve as the finance business partner for assigned departments and functional leaders
• Provide financial guidance to support operational and strategic initiatives
• Assist business leaders in evaluating investments, cost savings opportunities, and resource allocation decisions
• Challenge assumptions and provide objective recommendations to improve financial outcomes

Modeling & Strategic Support

• Build and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, capital investments, pricing, labor planning, and strategic initiatives
• Support business case development and ROI analysis for projects and investments
• Evaluate financial implications of new programs, partnerships, and growth opportunities

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and financial systems
• Automate reporting and analysis through advanced Excel, Power BI, Workday/Adaptive or other analytics tools
• Support enhancements to planning and reporting systems
• Promote best practices in financial modeling and financial governance

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related roles
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with financial planning systems (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive, SAP BPC, Oracle EPM)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive analytics, or generative AI tools to enhance or improve financial forecasting, scenario planning, reporting automation, and business decision support
• Experience using AI-enabled tools (Microsoft Copilot, Power BI AI capabilities, Python, Azure AI, Databricks, or similar platforms) to improve financial analysis and reporting
• Experience supporting retail, consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution businesses
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics tools
• Experience working with large datasets and ERP systems

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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