FP&A Analyst: Forecasting, Budgeting & Insights

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will work with senior finance staff to translate data into actionable insights and drive planning processes.

Ideal candidates have a finance degree, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze trends, prepare reports, and collaborate across departments. This role offers growth within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting is preferred; internships count.
• Strong analytics and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills with financial data handling and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and ongoing projections.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, investigate variances, and prepare management reports.
• Support monthly and year-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial models, reports, and ad hoc analyses to support planning and decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to collect and analyze financial information.
• Monitor key metrics and communicate findings to management.
• Identify improvements to reporting processes and data accuracy.
• Assist with special projects and other financial analyses as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Financial modeling tools

Job description

CFS in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will work with senior finance staff to translate data into actionable insights and drive planning processes.

Ideal candidates have a finance degree, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze trends, prepare reports, and collaborate across departments. This role offers growth within a growing organization.