Analyst, FP&A

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our dynamic team at Zones. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in building out our financial partnerships across the business and support our various FP&A priorities. This role will involve close interactions with multiple functional areas including but not limited to sales, operations, marketing, legal and senior leadership teams to drive business growth and provide timely reporting for data-driven decision making. Your expertise will play a crucial role in creating value and positioning our company as a leader in the IT solutions market.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial models and data mining tools for variance analysis
• Work closely with the business units and Accounting team to develop consolidation-level PnL reporting and forecasts
• Perform variance analysis on actuals to forecast and provide actionable insights to the business based on variance analysis
• Assist financial reporting team during month-end close for accuracy and completeness of information
• Preparing financial models and data mining tools for variance analysis
• Prepare external board materials and other deliverables
• Provide assistance on ad-hoc projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, or a similar role, preferably in an IT solutions or technology-focused environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with superior attention to detail; expertise with Excel and ability to use complex formulas and large data sets, VBA knowledge would be considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, marketing, legal and senior leadership teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities and deadlines
• Passion for solving challenging and impactful problems with ability to get into the weeds and understand the drivers of the business
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop financial models, forecasts, and trend analyses
• Exceptional analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and competitive intelligence

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working with Workday Adaptive financial planning is preferred
• Prior background and experience performing financial analyses for M&A related projects is also preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching provision
• Paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance to individual state requirements