Financial Analyst, Sr.

WP Engine; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading tech company as a Senior Financial Analyst, where you will support financial planning and reporting processes. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of finance and technology, optimizing systems like Workday Adaptive Insights and collaborating with various departments. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Company Stock Options

Health Benefits

Fertility Benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Paid Family and Caregiver Leave

Generous Vacation and Wellness Days

Home Office Setup Allowance

Monthly Wellness Allowance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Strong experience with Workday Adaptive Insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and quarterly close reporting processes.
• Act as main finance contact for G&A leaders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Financial Modeling

Planning

Tools

Workday Adaptive Insights

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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About WP Engine

WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.

What’s Cool About This Job

WP Engine is a growing mid-sized tech company transforming the industry landscape with innovative solutions and a people-first culture. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and strategic FP&A Analyst to support our financial planning and decision-making processes as we scale.

The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in our Finance team by assisting in managing core financial reporting processes, administering and optimizing Workday Adaptive Insights, and partnering with our G&A functions (HR, Legal, Finance, Facilities, etc.) to drive transparency and efficiency in financial planning. This role operates at the intersection of Financial systems and processes and offers a unique perspective into the way the whole business runs. It is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, systems aptitude, and a collaborative mindset.

The Day To Day

Adaptive Insights Administration (40%)

• Serve as primary admin for Workday Adaptive Insights, including user management, model maintenance, and issue troubleshooting.
• Partner with IT and Finance Ops to optimize integration with source systems (e.g., Workday Financials, NetSuite, BigQuery, etc.).
• Oversee data integrity of the Adaptive Insights instance, leading tie outs between Netsuite and Adaptive, as well as Workday and Adaptive, ensuring all source systems are aligned.

Financial Planning & Reporting (35%)

• Manage monthly and quarterly close reporting processes, providing P&L commentary and analysis.
• Own and improve recurring reporting packages and templates.
• Assist with board of director deliverables and presentations.
• Support the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
• Assist in ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling to support growth initiatives.

G&A Business Partnering (25%)

• Act as the main finance contact for G&A leaders, supporting them with budget vs. actuals analysis, headcount planning, and strategic initiative forecasting.
• Facilitate quarterly planning cycles with G&A leaders, planning their expenses in Adaptive.
• Collaborate with Benefits and Accounting to input global assumptions into forecasting models in Adaptive.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related fields.
• Strong experience with Workday Adaptive Insights (power user preferred).
• Solid understanding of GAAP financial statements and FP&A processes.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills with financial modeling and reporting proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Self-starter with effective planning, multi-tasking, and deadline execution in a remote environment.
• Prior SaaS experience and understanding of core SaaS metrics are a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Company Stock Options
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Fertility Benefits
• HSA contribution of $750 (employee) / $1500 (family)
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Family and Caregiver Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation and Wellness Days
• Home Office Setup Allowance
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• Free Calm Subscription
• Pet Insurance
• Ongoing Education Resources

Additional Information

WP Engine values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a supportive work environment.