Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development CFA

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp FP&A Analyst to join the strategic finance team. This remote role reports to the Kimberley office and supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning while delivering in-depth analysis to guide business decisions.

You’ll collaborate with multiple departments to understand performance drivers, build robust financial models, track KPIs, and prepare presentations for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Prepare financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for business units.
• Prepare financial presentations for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests from various departments.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their strategic finance team, offering a remote work arrangement with reporting lines to their Kimberley office. This role is responsible for supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, as well as providing in-depth financial analysis to guide business strategy. You will work closely with various departments to understand performance drivers and identify opportunities for improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys complex problem-solving and data interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Prepare financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for business units.
• Prepare financial presentations for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests from various departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development, such as CFA or additional certifications.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.