Company Profile
At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-impowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry Team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of our success.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Business and Financial Consultant to join a large consulting team supporting a complex, multi-faceted M&A integration initiative for a client based in Stamford, CT. This role will provide critical business and financial analysis, reporting, and insights to support integration activities, transactions, and deal closings. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Excel, brings strong business acumen, and is comfortable interfacing with senior leadership while collaborating within a large consulting team. This is a hybrid role, permitting primarily remote work, with occasional onsite presence in Stamford, CT (1-2 days every other week). This consulting engagement is 4+ months starting immediately and will be a 1099 contract.
Responsibilities
- Provide both financial and business analytical support, modeling, and reporting to support M&A integration activities
- Develop and maintain dynamic Excel-based reporting used for:
- Transaction and deal tracking
- Data mapping and reconciliation
- Conditional formatting and advanced reporting
- Analyze financial and operational data related to integration milestones, transactions, risks and deal closures
- Produce clear, accurate, and executive-level reporting and insights for senior stakeholders
- Partner closely with cross-functional consultants to support integration decision-making
- Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or similar degree type.
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in financial analysis, business analysis, analytical insights, or consulting
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, conditional formatting, data modeling, and working with data sets
- Strong understanding of M&A integration, transactions, and financial reporting
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
- Ability to work collaboratively within program management environment
- Experience with PowerPoint- ability to create and present clear and succinct information
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt and pivot to internal changes
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating within a large consulting team
Compensation
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a full time, 4 months+ consulting engagement on 1099 with an hourly compensation range of $85-95/hour. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.
Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.
