FINANCIAL ANALYST

Pilgrim; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support the finance team with analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. You will work closely with senior team members to develop insights and drive business performance.

The role emphasizes building financial models, preparing monthly closes, and presenting findings to management; requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of financial statements and key financial metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop finance and business knowledge.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in forecasting preparation and maintenance.
• Support data collection from business departments.
• Conduct variance analysis and reporting.
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, and CAPEX summaries.
• Support monthly close meetings and presentations.
• Help with budgeting processes and data consolidation.
• Develop financial models and business cases.
• Support KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

QlikSense

SnowFlake

AI Agents

Job description

The position reports to the Head of Finance and supports the Finance team by assisting with financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business decision support activities. The FP&A Analyst works closely with senior team members to develop financial insights and contribute to business performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of rolling forecasts.
• Support the collection and consolidation of data from business departments.
• Assist with variance analysis by comparing actual results against budget and forecast.
• Prepare recurring forecast reports and support schedules.

Month-End Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and CAPEX summaries.
• Support analysis of financial results and identify significant variances.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in monthly review meetings and presentations.

Annual Budgeting and Planning

• Support the annual budgeting process by gathering information, updating templates, and consolidating data.
• Assist business leaders in budget submissions and reporting.
• Help maintain planning models and budget databases.
• Support long-range planning exercises as required.

Decision Support and Analysis

• Prepare routine reports and ad hoc analyses.
• Assist in developing financial models and business cases.
• Support KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
• Conduct analysis of historical financial and operational data.
• Participate in process improvement and special projects assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of financial statements and key financial metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop finance and business knowledge.
• SAP experience preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or related analytical roles is preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting or planning tools.
• Familiarity with SAP, QlikSense, AI Agents, SnowFlake, or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.