FP&A Analyst

Summary

Join Caylent's growing Finance team as a talented FP&A Analyst, delivering data-driven insights and impactful dashboards to support strategic decision-making. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze large datasets, create visual reports, and provide actionable recommendations. This role involves financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and finance business partnering. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Caylent offers a fully remote work environment with generous benefits, including competitive phantom equity, paid certifications, peer bonus awards, and a focus on professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, corporate finance, financial analysis, or business intelligence
• Understanding of the full accounting cycle to be able to explain P&L variances compared to budget and forecasts after the Accounting Team finishes each Month-End Closing
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel & Google Spreadsheets, including pivot tables and advanced formulas (eg: LOOKUPS, SUMIFS, IF nested statements with logical operators, FILTER, IMPORTRANGE, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets to deliver actionable insights
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, focusing on presenting complex data to non-technical audiences
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of current and historical trends in key performance indicators (KPIs) across revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures
• Assist in monitoring performance indicators and identifying trends, while contributing to root cause analysis of unexpected variances
• Deliver insights and actionable recommendations to finance and business teams to drive strategic decisions
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel & Google Spreadsheet features, including pivot tables and nested formulas, to support ad-hoc data analysis and reporting needs
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term operational plans
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of financial models to ensure accurate projections and scenario analysis
• Work closely with department leads to align financial plans with the company’s objectives
• Develop and automate recurring financial and operational reports to streamline processes and enhance data transparency
• Support the delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to internal stakeholders
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making
• Variance Analysis: Reconcile monthly P&L actuals in the consolidated accounting books versus budget & forecast, and explain variances
• Partner with various departments to provide financial guidance, BI insights, and analytical support
• Collaborate with teams to track budget performance, monitor resources, and align objectives with financial strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Google Sheets and ERP systems (eg: Salesforce/Certinia)
• Experience in B2B or tech startups
• Basic understanding of US GAAP

Benefits

• Pay in USD
• 100% remote work
• Generous holidays and flexible PTO
• Competitive phantom equity
• Paid for exams and certifications
• Peer bonus awards
• State of the art laptop and tools
• Equipment & Office Stipend
• Individual professional development plan
• Annual stipend for Learning and Development
• Work with an amazing worldwide team and in an incredible corporate culture