FP&A Analyst

Summary

Join Finance in a Box as a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst and contribute to our clients' success by providing high-value financial services. Based remotely in India, you will work US Pacific Time hours (8 pm to 5 am IST). This role involves analyzing financial data, creating financial models, forecasting, and reporting on company performance. You will provide insights to client management teams and support their decision-making. The position requires strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. We offer competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or accounting

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, monitoring, and updating of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Coordinate with department heads to gather inputs and align assumptions for accurate budget forecasts
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budget and prior forecasts
• Create, update, and improve financial models to support decision-making
• Develop scenario analyses and sensitivities to assess potential financial impacts
• Generate and distribute regular financial reports and dashboards to stakeholders
• Analyze trends, business performance metrics, and key financial data to identify areas for improvement
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data to help guide strategic decisions
• Support the monthly and quarterly close processes by ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information
• Prepare reconciliations and journal entries as needed
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis for special projects or executive presentations
• Participate in cross-functional projects to optimize financial processes and drive business growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA in Finance or related field
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in a corporate environment
• Prior experience with month-end close processes and financial reporting
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using advanced Excel techniques
• Experience with ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, or Netsuite
• Experience using BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms for reporting and dashboards

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits packages
• Opportunities for professional growth and development