Financial Analyst, FP&A

BMA Group Global; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BMA Group Global in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seeks an Analyst in FP&A to deliver financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis to support business decisions. You will partner with finance, accounting, and stakeholders to review results, explain variances, and drive budgeting and forecasting activities.

The role emphasizes building financial models, maintaining dashboards, and providing timely insights to inform strategic choices. 2+ years in FP&A and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or related finance role preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to organize, analyze, and summarize financial data accurately.
• Experience with ERP, planning, reporting, or business intelligence tools preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and supporting schedules for assigned departments, cost centers, or business areas.
• Assist with annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and financial planning activities by gathering inputs, validating assumptions, and updating financial models.
• Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, prior year, and other benchmarks, and help identify key drivers of financial performance.
• Partner with accounting and business teams during monthly close to support accruals, expense validation, and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain recurring reports, dashboards, templates, and financial files to ensure information is accurate, timely, and easy to understand.
• Support ad hoc analysis, business case reviews, cost tracking, and special projects as requested by finance leadership.
• Identify reporting, process, and data quality improvement opportunities and assist in implementing practical solutions.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Cross-functional work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Planning tools

Job description

The Analyst, FP&A provides financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis support for assigned functions or business areas. This role partners with finance, accounting, and business stakeholders to review financial results, explain variances, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide clear analysis that helps inform business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and supporting schedules for assigned departments, cost centers, or business areas.


• Assist with annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and financial planning activities by gathering inputs, validating assumptions, and updating financial models.


• Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, prior year, and other benchmarks, and help identify key drivers of financial performance.


• Partner with accounting and business teams during monthly close to support accruals, expense validation, and accurate financial reporting.


• Maintain recurring reports, dashboards, templates, and financial files to ensure information is accurate, timely, and easy to understand.


• Support ad hoc analysis, business case reviews, cost tracking, and special projects as requested by finance leadership.


• Identify reporting, process, and data quality improvement opportunities and assist in implementing practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience required.


• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or a related finance role preferred.


• Strong Excel skills and ability to organize, analyze, and summarize financial data accurately.


• Experience with ERP, planning, reporting, or business intelligence tools preferred.


• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and follow-up skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.