Financial Analyst, FP&A

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and maintenance of detailed financial models and forecasts to inform business decisions.
• Perform regular variance analysis and provide insights into budget versus actual results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dynamic scenario models to assess the financial impact of various business strategies and decisions.
• Leverage advanced Excel/Google Sheets and ChatGPT to automate and simplify complex reporting processes, ensuring higher efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to business units, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful financial commentary to explain variances, trends, and forecasts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Apply solid knowledge of accounting principles to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and assist in closing processes.

Job requirements

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a tech, robotics, or fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in advanced Google Sheets and Excel, with the ability to create and manipulate complex financial models.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• "Comfort using emerging productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, scripting, workflow automation) to enhance efficiency."
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and a solid understanding of financial statements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with scenario modeling and financial forecasting tools, as well as ERP tools like NetSuite; experience implementing FP&A planning tools (Planful, Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive) a plus!