Finance Analyst - eCommerce

Oakleaf Partnership; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership in Stamford, CT is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join a data-driven finance function focused on planning, reporting and performance analysis across a complex consumer products portfolio.

The role requires analytical, proactive finance professionals who enjoy detail work, problem solving, and collaborating with stakeholders across finance and the wider organization to improve financial processes and decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, commercial finance or similar analytical role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with large datasets, financial models and reporting tools.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, ensuring assumptions and projections are up to date.
• Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, investigating key variances and drivers.
• Prepare financial reports, management presentations and analyses to support reviews and decisions.
• Maintain financial models and planning tools, ensuring data reliability and meaningful outputs.
• Gather, consolidate and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings into clear insights for stakeholders.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Location: Stamford, CT (On-Site 4 Days per Week)
Reports to: FP&A Leadership
Contract type: Permanent
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000
Industry: Consumer Products / CPG

A leading global consumer products company is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join its evolving finance function. The business is investing in more data-driven decision-making, improved reporting and stronger financial visibility across its product portfolio.

This is an opportunity for an analytical, curious and hands-on finance professional to support financial planning, reporting and performance analysis across a complex consumer products business. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across finance and the wider organization, helping turn data into meaningful insights while improving the quality, consistency and efficiency of financial processes.

The role would suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving problems and working in an environment where processes are continuing to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, ensuring assumptions and financial projections are accurate and up to date.


• Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, investigating key variances and identifying underlying drivers.


• Prepare financial reports, management presentations and analysis to support business reviews and decision-making.


• Help maintain financial models and planning tools, ensuring data is reliable and outputs are meaningful.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Gather, consolidate and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources.


• Identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings into clear insights for finance and business stakeholders.


• Support the development and enhancement of reporting processes, improving consistency, accuracy and visibility of performance.


• Investigate discrepancies and work through incomplete or inconsistent data to establish reliable conclusions.

Commercial & Business Performance

• Support analysis of revenue, costs, margins and profitability across products, customers and categories.


• Help identify key drivers of financial performance and areas where further investigation or action may be required.


• Partner with colleagues across finance and commercial teams to understand business performance and support informed decisions.


• Contribute to ad hoc analysis and projects as business priorities evolve.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify reporting, improve processes and reduce manual work.


• Support the standardization of financial data, reporting and ways of working across teams.


• Assist with the development of analytical tools and improved reporting capabilities.


• Take initiative in finding practical solutions and improving how financial information is produced and used.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.


• Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, commercial finance or a similar analytical role.


• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets, financial models and reporting tools.


• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.


• Ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and communicate findings clearly.


• Strong attention to detail, with a methodical approach to data accuracy and problem-solving.


• Curious and proactive, with the confidence to ask questions, investigate issues and take ownership of deliverables.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where processes and systems may still be developing.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different functions.


• Experience with SAP, Power BI or other financial planning and reporting systems would be advantageous.


• Previous experience in consumer products, CPG, retail or manufacturing would be beneficial.