Financial Analyst

Actalent; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) for a 12-month contract in Bothell, WA, offering a hybrid work model (50% onsite / 50% remote). The role centers on forecasting, budget-to-actual analyses, cost optimization, and strategic financial insights to support a P&L business unit.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in FP&A or related fields, strong modeling skills in Excel, and experience with SAP.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis experience.
• Strong experience supporting a P&L business unit.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Experience with cost analysis and project cost reduction initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• SAP experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve monthly budget-to-actual forecasting across multiple expense categories.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to support business objectives.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to evaluate key performance drivers and planning assumptions.
• Conduct detailed project cost analyses and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Develop financial models to support revenue growth, profitability, and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Prepare monthly forecast reporting, variance analyses, and executive-level insights.
• Utilize SAP and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze and report on financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial planning processes and decision-making.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Excel

SAP

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) | Hybrid Opportunity

Bothell, WA (50% Onsite / 50% Remote)

12-Month Contract

Are you an experienced FP&A professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, building financial models, and turning data into actionable business decisions? We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making within a highly visible business unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine financial expertise with operational strategy, helping drive business performance through forecasting accuracy, cost management, and insightful financial analysis.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own and improve monthly budget-to-actual forecasting across multiple expense categories
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to support business objectives
• Partner with leaders across the organization to evaluate key performance drivers and planning assumptions
• Conduct detailed project cost analyses and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
• Develop financial models to support revenue growth, profitability, and long-term strategic initiatives
• Prepare monthly forecast reporting, variance analyses, and executive-level insights
• Utilize SAP and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze and report on financial performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial planning processes and decision-making

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis experience
• Strong experience supporting a P&L business unit
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Experience with cost analysis and project cost reduction initiatives
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
• SAP experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications

• Accounting experience
• Tableau and/or SQL experience
• Experience in utility, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, or project-based industries

Why This Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance
• High-impact role with exposure to business leadership
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and financial performance
• Join a collaborative team focused on operational excellence
• Holiday pay included during the contract
• Excellent opportunity to expand your FP&A experience within a complex and growing organization

Interview Process

• 1 Virtual interview with the Hiring Manager
• 2 Final onsite panel interview, including a business case exercise focused on financial analysis and problem-solving

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bothell, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bothell, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bothell,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.