Financial Planning Analyst

Note: This is an onsite role requiring work in EST hours (5:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST) The **FP\&A Analyst** will play a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities across the organization. This role will partner with cross\-functional teams to deliver insights that drive strategic decision\-making and operational efficiency. **Key Accountabilities:** * Assist in the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long\-range financial plans * Analyze financial results and variances against budget/forecast; provide actionable insights * Support monthly reporting packages for senior leadership, including P\&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis * Maintain and enhance financial models to support scenario planning and business cases * Collaborate with accounting during month\-end close to ensure accuracy of financial data * Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within FP\&A workflows **Education and Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Economics * 5\+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or accounting **Skills and Behaviors:** * Must be proficient in Excel with ability to create summary reports that are easy for the organization to digest * Excellent analytical skills and ability to take vast amounts of data and input into a model that allows for efficient analysis * Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to communicate effectively with management both in the finance and business operations groups * Ability to perform and remain organized in a fast\-paced, deadline driven environment by multi\-tasking * Ability to take initiative and work independently with frequently changing priorities * Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills with desire to grow in finance profession * Experience with SAP \& Hyperion Essbase