Financial Analyst

The Brixton Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brixton Group is seeking an FP&A contractor for a 6+ month engagement, fully remote within the United States. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis within a technology organization.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of FP&A experience and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, plus a strong grasp of accrual accounting concepts. Expect dashboards, reports, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, depreciation, amortization, and capitalization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and budgets from contract data and POs.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights to leaders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align plans with drivers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis.

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel (pivot, VLOOKUP)

Financial modeling

Job description

Duration: 6+ months
Compensation: $50-$55/hr
Location: 100% Remote
Support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis within a technology organization. Translate contract data, purchase orders, financial results, and business drivers into actionable insights that support budgeting, resource planning, and management decisions. Improve reporting accuracy and planning processes through structured financial analysis and reporting tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• Expertise in Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting concepts, including accruals, depreciation, amortization, and capitalization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and budgets using contract data, purchase orders, and stakeholder input.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights to business leaders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with business drivers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis, explaining material deviations.
• Improve financial planning processes, reporting tools, and management presentations.