Senior Financial Analyst – G&A and Headcount Planning

About the position

Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you. This role is located in our Overland Park, KS office. We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in managing G&A (General & Administrative) expenses and headcount planning. In this role, you’ll drive financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to support corporate overhead functions—helping ensure cost efficiency and strategic workforce alignment. Success in this position comes from a dynamic mindset, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to partnering with cross-functional teams to drive impactful financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for G&A departments, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, and other corporate functions
• Track and analyze operating expenses, identifying key drivers and cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and drive accountability for spend
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and dashboards to communicate G&A performance to senior leadership
• Analyze trends and risks, offering recommendations to optimize cost structures and improve financial efficiency
• Lead the headcount forecasting and reporting process, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals
• Partner with HR and department leaders to analyze staffing needs, hiring plans, and workforce costs
• Develop and maintain models to project salaries, benefits, and personnel-related expenses, ensuring accuracy in financial planning
• Support workforce scenario planning, analyzing the financial impact of different hiring strategies and organizational changes
• Track actuals vs. forecast for headcount, compensation, and benefits, providing insights on variances and trends

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), preferably with a focus on G&A expenses and workforce planning
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Power BI, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or other FP&A tools is a plus
• Experience working with HR systems (Paylocity, Workday, SAP, etc.) for headcount planning and workforce analytics
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment