FP&A Analyst

VusionGroup; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise software firm in Coppell, Texas is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to be a key partner in strategic planning and growth. The role involves financial analysis, sales forecasting, and collaboration with various functions to enhance revenue growth. Ideal candidates should possess at least 2 years of FP&A experience and a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields. The position emphasizes analytical skills and the ability to influence senior management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A or strategic finance.
• Experience ideally with a combination of finance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation of sales forecasts and budgeting processes.
• Create strong business partnerships with various functions and senior management.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and define/reports on KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining sales planning and forecasting processes.
• Perform monthly business reviews to provide team visibility.
• Collaborate with Accounting SSC in Paris for proper monthly closing.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP)

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in the North American region. You will report to the VP - Finance Americas and be part of the FP&A team based in North America with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple time zones. This role is uniquely positioned to partner with the business to contribute significantly to the strategic planning and growth of the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the preparation of sales forecasts and budgeting processes in the North American region. Work closely with sales and operation teams to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Create strong business partnerships with various functions (Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, etc.) and with senior members of management, providing guidance on financial implications of sales plans and recommending improvements for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Understand, impact, and influence business decisions through detailed financial analysis, leveraging data visualization techniques to present financial data in an easily digestible format for stakeholders at all levels. Define and report on KPIs for business partners, bringing insights to help inform strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining sales planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Perform monthly business reviews to provide team visibility, facilitate financial projections, and provide value-added financial knowledge.
• Collaborate with Accounting SSC in Paris to ensure proper monthly closing: cut-off entries, reconciliation of inventory positions with sales and purchasing, and accruals on calculated expenses.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by senior leadership.

Qualifications we’re looking for:

• Experience:
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A or strategic finance, preferably at high growth, enterprise software, SaaS business with a strong focus on sales planning and forecasting.
  • Experience ideally with a combination of finance and operations experience (FP&A/ corporate finance, management consulting, or other highly analytical roles).
• Skills:
  • Advanced Excel skills, proficiency with ERP systems (SAP), Power BI, and financial modeling.
  • Analytical skills: Ability to work independently, think objectively, and interpret meaningful and insightful narratives from both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Abilities:
  • Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate and distill data into actionable information to drive results.
  • Ability to influence at all levels, including the most senior executives in the company, with a demonstrated aptitude to work effectively within a matrixed team across multiple functional areas and be assertive in driving successful management strategies.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of precision and accuracy.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field.

The work is fast paced, challenging, and ambitious. Here, you will feel valued for your contributions as we reinvent modern commerce—together.

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