FP&A Analyst

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the development and maintenance of annual departmental budgets, recurring forecasts, and long-range plans. 
• Maintain detailed schedules for each department of specific types of budgeted expenses and add and remove as necessary per contract renewals and/or terminations of contracts. 
• Along with manager, meet with business owners to identify objectives and projects and associated costs. 
• Track spending on budgeted projects and capital expenditures on a project and task basis. 
• Support the preparation and distribution of quarterly financial results reports to key executives. 
• Continually evaluate risks and opportunities. Prepare financial impact analyses to evaluate new initiatives, programs, and capital investments. 
• Prepare financial summaries for various contracts and capital purchase requests. Comprehend and translate sometimes technical projects/agreements and prepare a concise, easily understandable summary for executive management. 
• Participate in discussions with business owners to understand the project.  Assess if the agreement makes economic sense and explain the financial justifications and research/provide comparison pricing.  Identify key risk factors and drivers that have a financial impact.   
• Identify and recommend contractual improvements and capital payment terms and implement same with business owners. 
• Support the monthly close process by reviewing actuals and ensuring all expenses are booked properly.  Prepare the monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget). 
• Prepare the rolling cash forecast for business groups supported. 
• Prepare trending analyses and in-depth assessments of costs as requested.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or 2 to 3 years relevant work experience preferred 
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 
• Candidate must be a self-starter and have excellent analytical, communication, and quantitative skills 
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong financial analysis and quantitative skills; close attention to detail and fact-checking 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including spelling, grammar, and proofreading   
• Ability to develop relationships across various functions and departments and at all levels 
• Must be resourceful and think creatively about finding solutions for potential cost savings 
• Results-oriented; shows initiative and follows through on projects while still working collaboratively with Finance team members and business owners 
• Ability to project a professional image over the phone and in person 
• Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles 
• In-depth knowledge of Excel is a must 
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access) 
• Knowledge/familiarity with Oracle or other accounting software tools 
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.