Senior FP&A Analyst

About the position

The FP&A Analyst, under the supervision of the Director of Finance, is responsible for gathering data, building financial models, and analyzing financial performance to provide insights and forecasts that support strategic decision-making within a company. This includes tasks like budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and creating reports for senior management to guide operational and investment choices.

Responsibilities

• Constructing and maintaining complex financial models to project future revenue, expenses, and profitability based on various scenarios.
• Collaborating with various departments and Service Centers to develop annual budgets, tracking spending against budget, and identifying variances.
• Creating regular financial forecasts to predict future performance, considering market trends and business initiatives.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing trends, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Preparing comprehensive financial reports for senior management, including detailed analysis and insights on key metrics.
• Collecting data from various sources, cleaning and validating it, and utilizing analytical tools to extract meaningful insights.
• Supporting the development of long-term strategic plans by providing financial analysis and projections.
• Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities and working with departments to optimize expenses.
• Presenting financial information and insights to stakeholders, including senior management and business leaders.

Requirements

• Strong people and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a positive friendly customer service attitude.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Computer knowledge and skills, including MS Office Suite and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience with MS Dynamics, Salesforce, Power BI or Power Query is a plus.
• Collaborative with a continuous improvement outlook.
• Initiative-taking and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated hands-on approach and ability to build strong business relationships.
• Leadership skills and ability to facilitate meetings.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting & Finance systems and related regulations.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Big 6 Public Accounting or Fortune 1000 Experience.

Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000.