Sr Corporate Planning Analyst

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION: As part of the Waystar (NASDAQ: WAY) Finance Team, this role is a core contributor to the company’s monthly forecasting process, Annual Operating Plan, and long range planning. The position is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and driver‑based forecasts by partnering closely with functional leaders to understand performance trends, key assumptions, and emerging risks and opportunities. The role leads end‑to‑end forecast and annual Planning cycles, including data consolidation, assumption validation, scenario analysis, and management‑ready deliverables. This includes preparing clear variance analyses versus prior forecasts, Plan, and actual results, translating complex financial outcomes into concise insights for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Senior Analysts are expected to demonstrate strong ownership of planning and forecasting outputs, continuously refine financial models, and identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, transparency, and process efficiency. Success in this role requires strong cross‑functional business partnership, the ability to manage multiple planning timelines simultaneously, and a proactive mindset focus...