Job Title:Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: $40-$45/hr on W2/C2C
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Stock based compensation including executive compensation budgeting
Enterprise level benefits analysis
Supporting our communications team and CEO from a budgeting, forecasting and reporting perspective
Supporting KPI reporting
Strong performer that can move projects forward with little direction and supervision
SKILLS_REQUIRED:
10+ years of progressive FP&A experience
Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, long range planning, financial modeling, variance analysis, KPI & management reporting in a complex organization
Strong business partnership skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, identify operational issues, recommend solutions, and drive accountability for results
Strong judgment, prioritization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to lead change and improve processes
Strong technical aptitude, business acumen, and continuous improvement mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations and financial storytelling
Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and ad hoc financial modeling for enterprise benefits offerings preferred"
"Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, long range planning, financial modeling, variance analysis, KPI & management reporting in a complex organization
Strong business partnership skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, identify operational issues, recommend solutions, and drive accountability for results"
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:8 to 10
10+ years of progressive FP&A experience Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting| forecasting| long range planning| financial modeling| variance analysis| KPI & management reporting in a complex organization Strong business partnership skills with the ability to influence senior leaders| identify operational issues| recommend solutions| and drive accountability for results Strong judgment| prioritization| and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to lead change and improve processes Strong technical aptitude| business acumen| and continuous improvement mindset Excellent written and verbal communication skills| including executive presentations and financial storytelling Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting| forecasting| reporting| and ad hoc financial modeling for enterprise benefits offerings preferred
Essential Skills:
1. Budgeting & Annual PlanningPrepare annual budgets and long-term financial plans.Coordinate budget inputs from various business units.Review and validate budget assumptions.Monitor budget adherence and spending controls.
2. Financial ForecastingDevelop monthly| quarterly| and annual forecasts.Predict revenue| expenses| cash flow| and profitability.Update forecasts based on market and business changes.Perform rolling forecasts to support strategic decisions.
3. Financial AnalysisAnalyze financial statements and key performance indicators (KPIs).Identify trends| risks| and opportunities in financial performance.Conduct profitability and cost analysis.Evaluate business performance against targets.
4. Variance AnalysisCompare actual results against budget and forecast.Identify reasons for favorable and unfavorable variances.Recommend corrective actions to improve performance.Present variance reports to management.
5. Financial ModelingBuild financial models for business planning.Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis.Support investment decisions with ROI and NPV calculations.Evaluate business cases for new projects and initiatives.
6. Management ReportingPrepare MIS reports| dashboards| and executive summaries.Provide insights on revenue| margins| costs| and profitability.Present financial performance to senior leadership.Support Board and CFO reporting requirements.
7. Strategic Decision SupportPartner with business leaders on strategic initiatives.Support mergers| acquisitions| and expansion plans.Analyze pricing strategies and market opportunities.Recommend actions to improve financial performance.
8. Cost Management & OptimizationIdentify cost-saving opportunities.Monitor operational and departmental expenses.Drive productivity and efficiency initiatives.Support cost reduction programs.
9. Cash Flow & Working Capital ManagementMonitor cash flow forecasts and liquidity.Analyze receivables| payables| and inventory levels.Support working capital improvement initiatives.Ensure adequate funding for business operations.
10. Risk Assessment & ComplianceIdentify financial risks and mitigation measures.Assess impact of economic and market changes.Ensure planning processes comply with corporate policies.Support internal and external audit requirements.
FP&A Analyst · Artech LLC