FP&A Analyst

The Quest Organization; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization in Danbury, CT is seeking an FP&A Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling with cross-functional partners across the business. You will analyze monthly results, KPIs, and trends to deliver insights that influence strategic decisions and long-term growth.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics, 3+ years FP&A experience, and strong Excel plus ERP/BI tool familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA, CFA, or Master's preferred)
• 3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting
• Experience in multi-location, services, or PE-backed environments preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables; macros a plus)
• Experience with FP&A software (Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and collaborative

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, variance analyses, KPIs, and trends
• Partner with department leaders to align budgets and forecasts with business objectives
• Coordinate the annual budget and rolling forecast process
• Develop dashboards and reporting for senior leadership
• Provide ad-hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic insights
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend performance improvements
• Support process improvements and optimization of FP&A tools and systems

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/CFA or Master's preferred

Tools

Adaptive

Anaplan

Hyperion

Job description

FP&A Analyst

A fast-growing, multi-site operating platform that supports high-performing businesses through centralized operations, technology, and strategic leadership. The organization is focused on scalable growth, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis. This position partners closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver insights that support informed decision-making and long-term growth.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, variance analyses, KPIs, and trends
• Partner with department leaders to align budgets and forecasts with business objectives
• Coordinate the annual budget and rolling forecast process
• Develop dashboards and reporting for senior leadership
• Provide ad-hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic insights
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend performance improvements
• Support process improvements and optimization of FP&A tools and systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA, CFA, or Master's preferred)
• 3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting
• Experience in multi-location, services, or PE-backed environments preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables; macros a plus)
• Experience with FP&A software (Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and collaborative