FP&A Analyst: Automation & Insights

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks an experienced FP&A professional to advance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. You will analyze financial performance, develop KPIs and dashboards, and provide actionable insights to finance leadership and business partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT to implement scalable financial solutions, automate analytics, and drive process improvements across the organization. Remote-friendly options are not specified.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field required.
5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with financial planning systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle EPM, Hyperion, SAP, or similar) preferred.
Experience or exposure to RPA tools, AI-driven solutions, or automation technologies within finance functions preferred.
Understanding of system integrations and data flow optimization across financial platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts and insights to stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Proactive, self-motivated, and focused on continuous improvement, process optimization, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Support annual budgeting, long-range planning, and periodic forecasting processes.
Prepare financial models, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
Analyze financial performance and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.
Assist in developing and maintaining KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
Contribute to the design and improvement of internal financial reporting.
Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable analysis to finance leadership and business partners.
Support ad hoc financial analysis and business decision-making, leveraging advanced tools and automation where applicable.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and increase automation.
Act as a resource across the finance function to identify and develop automation solutions, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI-enabled tools, and system-to-system integrations.
Partner with Finance and IT teams to design and implement smarter, scalable solutions that improve efficiency, data flow, and overall effectiveness.
Evaluate existing workflows and drive the adoption of advanced technologies to streamline reporting, forecasting, and data management processes.
Assist with implementation and enhancement of financial systems and reporting tools.
Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders across the organization.