FP&A Analyst

Azend Pharma; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in New Jersey is seeking an entry-level FP&A Analyst. The role involves supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while leveraging technology for insights and automation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. The firm offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and budgeting fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Assist in preparing internal P&L and cash flow summaries.
• Collaborate with accounting during month-end close to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Automation tools

Dashboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Automate

SharePoint

ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

FP&A Analyst (Entry Level). Azend Pharma, a pharmacy consulting and healthcare advisory firm, is seeking an entry-level FP&A Analyst who combines strong financial planning, analytical capability, and technology-driven skills. The ideal candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analytics while leveraging modern tools and automation to help scale a rapidly growing consulting organization.

This role will play a key part in the company’s financial planning cycles, provide meaningful insights into business performance, and assist in improving processes using Excel, automation, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Assist in preparing internal P&L, cash flow, and financial performance summaries.
• Maintain and update financial models for forecasting and planning.
• Perform budget vs. actual variance analysis and identify key performance drivers.
• Collaborate with accounting during month-end close to ensure accuracy of actuals and alignment with FP&A reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and schedules used in leadership reviews.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting process by gathering departmental inputs, validating assumptions, and organizing templates.
• Assist in developing and updating rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, headcount, and cash flow.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing insights to improve financial accuracy.
• Work with business units to collect KPIs, operational data, and planning metrics.

Business Insights

• Analyze consulting project performance, utilization, pricing, and margin trends.
• Build and maintain Excel-based dashboards and reporting tools.
• Prepare KPI reports that support business decisions and enhance visibility into operational performance.
• Utilize Power Query and analytical tools to clean, structure, and interpret financial and operational datasets.

Process Automation & System Efficiency

• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models (Power Query, PivotTables, formulas) to streamline FP&A tasks.
• Support the creation and management of Power Automate workflows to automate recurring reporting and data tasks.
• Assist with SharePoint structure and document organization for finance-related materials.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, accuracy, and scalability within the FP&A function.

Strategic Finance Support

• Assist leadership and senior finance staff in evaluating new consulting projects or service lines.
• Support analyses related to pricing, project profitability, and cost structure optimization.
• Help prepare materials for strategic planning sessions, leadership meetings, and financial discussions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the integrity of financial data across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and budgeting fundamentals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, formulas, modeling).
• Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar workflow tools preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, or QuickBooks).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Skills

• Experience with Power BI or other BI tools.
• Knowledge of SQL or database integrations for reporting.
• Experience in consulting, service-based industries, or project accounting.
• Familiarity with automation tools, dashboarding, or process optimization.

Why Join Azend Pharma

Join a progressive, technology-driven consulting firm in the healthcare and pharmacy sector. Gain hands-on experience across FP&A, analytics, and modern finance operations.

Work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a culture rooted in integrity and excellence.