FP&A Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst

About the position

We are looking for a Financial Planning Analyst in the telecommunications industry who will work on a Business Planning team focused on forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning. As an integral part of the Finance team, you will provide consolidated financial reporting across a large Product & Technology enterprise vertical, collect and analyze financial data in Excel and various ERP systems, and work cross functionally with various business units to manage their budgets and provide financial guidance. This is a 9 months+ consulting role. Qualified candidates must live in the Greater Denver area to be considered. This position does require a hybrid work schedule consisting of four days in office, one day remote. All qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship or C2C.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop insightful management reports that highlight financial performance against key metrics.
• Assist in analyzing trends and variances in key financial metrics, providing commentary on significant deviations.
• Lead the annual budgeting and strategic planning process, working in close collaboration with various business units to consolidate budget inputs.
• Develop and maintain complex financial forecasting models to ensure accuracy and support decision-making.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets/forecasts and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand business needs and provide financial insights that support the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Provide ongoing financial consulting and strategic support to business partners, including ad hoc financial modeling, profitability analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various departments to support company-wide initiatives and provide a financial perspective.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the financial impact of different strategic decisions.
• Develop, assess, and present various 'what-if' financial models to assess opportunities, identify risks, and propose solutions.
• Support key strategic projects by conducting ROI analysis and providing actionable insights to guide decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal FP&A processes, including improvements to financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Evaluate existing processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize financial systems and data analytics tools to enhance financial reporting and forecasting capabilities.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, financial consulting, or a related role.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables).
• Experience with ERP systems (Essbase ERP a plus).
• Telecommunications/cable industry background required.
• Experience putting together PowerPoint decks for executive-level consumption.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CFA certification, or working towards one, is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.

Benefits

• Professional career growth opportunities.
• Friendly and communicative work culture.
• Opportunity to manage own workload.