Financial Planning Analyst

As an FP&A Analyst, you will collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial processes, drive cost optimization, and support strategic initiatives. Your role will involve financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and providing key insights that shape business decisions. You will engage with stakeholders across various levels, from department managers to senior executives, to help drive financial clarity and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include supporting FP&A leadership in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to drive strategic decision-making. You will develop financial models to assess business performance and identify key drivers of profitability. Additionally, you will conduct variance analysis, providing insights on revenue, expenses, and operational efficiencies. Working cross-functionally, you will provide financial insights that support business transformations and growth initiatives. You will also contribute to improving reporting processes by leveraging automation and data visualization tools. Furthermore, you will assist in ad hoc financial projects, including expansion analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and investment analysis. Key skills required for this role include financial forecasting & budgeting, variance analysis & cost optimization, profitability & margin analysis, cash flow modeling & scenario planning, KPI development & performance monitoring, and data visualization & reporting. To be successful in this position, you should have at least 3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is required (Masters preferred). You should possess strong proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. The ability to synthesize complex data and communicate insights effectively is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset are also necessary. Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems is preferred, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Preferred qualifications for this role include experience in consulting or private equity-backed businesses, knowledge of cost accounting, pricing strategies, and margin optimization, familiarity with SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools, and exposure to Lean Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies.,