FP&A Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Financial Analyst in Indianapolis to provide strategic financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support. You will model and analyze financial trends, prepare executive dashboards, and collaborate with business units on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in FP&A, strong Excel skills, and experience with Power BI or Tableau. Bachelor's in finance-related field required; master’s or CPA/CFA a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s or CFA/CPA a plus.
• 1-3 years minimum FP&A experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making (variance, profitability, trends).
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning; monitor performance against budgets.
• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards for senior management with KPIs and variances.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data from multiple sources for reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with business units to understand financial needs for strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support business objectives.

Skills

Self-starter

Leadership

Team-oriented

Finance function leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Fast-paced environment

Work ethic

Excel advanced

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree (or CFA/CPA)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Financial Analyst - Indy - Growing Company; Great Culture!

I'm currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst position in Indianapolis.

Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst, you will provide strategic analysis to senior management. You will also be responsible for the forecasting and budget-setting process as well as performing financial analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend identification.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, and provide recommendations for adjustments.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, financial trends, and variances.
• Data Management: Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data from various sources to ensure accuracy and relevance in reporting and decision-making.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with business units to understand financial needs and provide analytical support for strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis efficiency.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as required to support business objectives and strategic initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years minimum work experience in an FP&A type role

Knowledge and skills:

• Self-starter who can lead projects with minimal supervision from management
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings
• Desire to take on the responsibility of leading a finance function
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in fast-paced environment
• Vigorous work ethic and high-performance standards
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; Power BI, Tableau, etc.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Privacy Notice

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).