FP&A Analyst

Jobtailor; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis professional to support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting in Kansas. The role emphasizes financial forecasting, reporting, and tracking operational metrics to inform leadership decisions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in FP&A, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. This is a hybrid role with three in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis functions.
• Intermediate analytical and quantitative skillset with BI and reporting tools.
• Independent thinking, problem-solving, and strong attention to detail.
• 3+ years of financial planning and analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and reports for strategic planning.
• Track operational metrics and monthly management reporting.
• Update unit costs for services with Service and Support leaders.
• Analyze variances and trends versus plans.
• Update financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Produce standard and ad-hoc reports for leadership.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Data Analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BI / Reporting Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Develop, interpret, and implement financial reporting related to strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
• Perform monthly processes used in internal management reporting
• Establish and update unit costs for services provided with Service and Support leaders
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
• Analyze past results and perform variance analysis to identify trends and anomalies
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Update financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Research, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple sources into business information
• Identify and drive process improvements, including creating standard and ad-hoc reports
• Support Business Unit leaders with data-driven analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis functions
• Intermediate analytical and quantitative skillset, including utilization of BI and reporting tools
• Intermediate independent thinking and problem-solving skills
• Solid business acumen
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient with an optimistic outlook aligned with the company’s culture and Core Values
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 3+ years of financial planning and analysis related experience required
• Work in the office 3 days per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in Financial Planning and Analysis, including financial forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis. Proficient in utilizing BI and reporting tools to support strategic initiatives and drive process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Planning And Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Microsoft Excel

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Operational Metrics Tracking
• Data Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Cost Analysis
• Trend Identification
• Process Improvement
• Ad-Hoc Reporting
• Quantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Independent Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Team Player
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Financial Performance
• Strategic Planning
• Business Acumen
• Leadership Reviews
• Service And Support

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook