Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

THE TEAM: At Kind Lending, our family of diverse and talented Kind Ambassadors are the driving force behind our new approach to the mortgage experience.

They're the heart and soul of the organization and our "People Before Profits" mentality shines through in every department.

Kind Lending is growing and is looking for top mortgage professionals who value opportunity, lasting business partnerships, and who live out our KIND mindset.

Kind Lending is determined to provide the best service in the industry while also providing homebuyers with a great selection of products to enhance their buying experience.

Backed by our trusted leadership team, Kind Lending's friendly and professional model puts the fun in funding.

Position Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in evolving FP&A from a reporting function into a forward-looking, decision-support partner to the business.

This role owns core FP&A processes including reporting, forecasting, and KPI analysis, while driving improvements in accuracy, automation, and overall efficiency.

The ideal candidate operates with a high degree of ownership, consistently meets deadlines, and produces work that leadership can rely on without rework.

This position reports directly to the VP of FP&A and partners closely with Sales, Operations, and Executive leadership.

Responsibilities: Forecasting & Planning Own and operate the companys forecasting and budgeting modelsMaintain and enhance driver-based models and scenario analysisImprove forecast accuracy and proactively identify risks and opportunitiesTranslate business inputs into clear financial implications Business Partnership Partner directly with Sales, Operations, and other functional leadersProvide proactive financial insights to support decision-makingChallenge assumptions and clearly frame trade-offs, risks, and outcomesSupport resource planning, profitability analysis, and operational improvements Process Improvement & Automation Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual reporting and improve efficiencyPartner with data and systems teams (Snowflake / BI tools) to improve data accessibility and reliabilityHelp implement and scale FP&A systems and toolsStandardize reporting and forecasting processes KPI & Performance Management Develop and maintain key financial and operational KPIsMonitor performance trends and highlight key driversSupport leadership with clear, consistent performance visibility Financial Reporting & Analysis Own monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables end-to-endEnsure all reporting is accurate, reconciled, and delivered on timeAnalyze financial results, identify trends, and clearly communicate drivers of performanceProvide variance analysis with actionable insights and recommendations Standards of Performance: High level of accuracy and attention to detail (clean tie-outs, minimal rework)Consistent on-time delivery of deadlines without escalationStrong ownership mindsettakes responsibility...