Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Arbitration Forums Inc.; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbitration Forums Inc. seeks an FP&A and Enterprise Risk Analyst in Tampa, FL. This full-time role combines financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic risk management to support decision-making and resilience across the organization.

You will partner with cross-functional leaders to improve forecasting accuracy, deliver management reports, and advance the ERM program, aligning risk with strategic goals while maintaining strong controls and governance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, financial analysis, or related field.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance, or governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for management.
• Develop financial models, business cases, trend analyses, and scenario planning tools.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, and KPIs to identify opportunities and risks.
• Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Assist in the preparation of executive leadership and board reporting materials.
• Support cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and other strategic financial analyses.
• Monitor organizational performance against budget and forecast expectations.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting and planning processes.
• Support the administration and maintenance of the ERM framework.
• Coordinate periodic enterprise risk assessments with departmental and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Financial statements

Excel & BI tools

ERP & BI tools

ERM knowledge

Communication skills

Data-driven insights

Organization & PM

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA/CPA/CFA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Financial Full Time Tampa, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1174

JOB TITLE: FP&A and Enterprise Risk Analyst

JOB CODE: FPA

REPORTS TO: Director, Corporate Controller

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

JOB PURPOSE:

This role at Arbitration Forums is as unique as it is rewarding because of the AF IPAAL Values (Integrity, Passion, Accountability, Achievement, Leadership) and TRI Model (Trust, Respect, Inclusion).

The FP&A Analyst supports the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision‑making processes. This role provides financial insights and analyses that drive organizational performance, improve resource allocation, and support long‑term strategic objectives.

In addition to core FP&A responsibilities, the position serves as a strategic partner and key contributor to the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. The role advances an enterprise‑wide, forward‑looking approach to risk by facilitating strategic risk assessments, translating risk intelligence into actionable insights, monitoring emerging and interconnected risks, and executive decision‑making. Through cross‑functional collaboration and effective governance reporting, the position supports leadership in strengthening organizational resilience, optimizing risk‑informed opportunities, and aligning risk appetite and mitigation strategies with long‑term objectives.

DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

Adheres to AF Policy and Procedures and the AF IPAAL Values and TRI Model

• Acts as a role model within and outside AF.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicate regularly with the departmental leader about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of the position.
• Meets Department productivity standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for management.
• Develop financial models, business cases, trend analyses, and scenario planning tools.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and risks.
• Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Assist in the preparation of executive leadership and board reporting materials.
• Support cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and other strategic financial analyses.
• Monitor organizational performance against budget and forecast expectations.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting and planning processes.
• Support the administration and maintenance of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Coordinate periodic enterprise risk assessments with departmental and executive stakeholders.
• Maintain organizational risk registers, mitigation plans, and risk reporting dashboards.
• Track key risks and monitor progress against mitigation strategies.
• Prepare risk reports and presentations for executive leadership and governance committees.
• Assist in identifying emerging strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks.
• Support integration of risk management considerations into planning, budgeting, and decision‑making processes.
• Promote risk awareness and risk management best practices throughout the organization.
• Lead and continuously enhance the enterprise risk management framework, governance processes, and methodologies to align risk management with organizational strategy and objectives.
• Facilitate enterprise‑wide identification, assessment, and prioritization of strategic risks, including evaluation of key trends, risk interdependencies, and potential impacts to organizational goals.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish, communicate, and monitor risk appetite and tolerance levels that support effective strategic decision‑making.
• Provide executive leadership with actionable risk insights, reporting, and analysis to support informed business and strategic decisions.
• Monitor internal and external environments to identify emerging, evolving, and disruptive risks and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with business leaders and risk‑related functions, including Information Security, Legal, Data Governance, Compliance, and Internal Audit, to develop an integrated view of enterprise risk.
• Promote a risk‑aware culture by facilitating risk governance activities, education, and engagement that encourage proactive risk‑informed decision‑making across the organization.
• Oversee ongoing maintenance, effectiveness monitoring, and continuous improvement of the ERM program to enhance organizational risk management maturity and capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance, or governance processes required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation preferred .

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of financial statements and performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management and/or internal control, strategic planning concepts and frameworks.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

WORK AUTHORIZATION [Standard language tied to each job description]

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Arbitration Forums, Inc. does not provide employment visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, H-1B) for this position, now or in the future.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and communicate frequently by telephone, video conference, and in writing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged screen work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Arbitration Forums is a remote organization. This position is remote and requires reliable high‑speed internet access and a dedicated workspace.

While the role is performed remotely, employees may be required to travel for on‑site team planning sessions, meetings, company events, or other business needs up to 25% of the time, which may include overnight stays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.