FP&A Analyst - Public Accounting Experience Required

Vaco; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join its growing finance team in a hybrid role. You will support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and strategic decision-making, collaborating with leadership and key stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate brings a public accounting foundation and CPA-track is preferred, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze large datasets to drive actionable insights and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Public accounting experience required.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual budget process and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting packages for leadership.
• Support variance analysis and help explain key drivers impacting business performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate performance, profitability, and growth opportunities.
• Improve reporting processes and contribute to finance transformation initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional business initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Public accounting experience required

Tools

Excel

Job description

FP&A Analyst - Hybrid

Our client is seeking a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to join a growing finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and key stakeholders across the business to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation from public accounting and a desire to leverage those skills in a dynamic corporate finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the annual budget process and periodic forecasts
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategic initiatives
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting packages for leadership
• Support variance analysis and help explain key drivers impacting business performance
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate performance, profitability, and growth opportunities
• Improve reporting processes and contribute to finance transformation initiatives
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional business initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Public accounting experience required
• CPA or CPA-track preferred
• Strong understanding of financial statements and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This position is an excellent opportunity for a public accountant looking to make a transition into corporate finance while gaining exposure to executive leadership, strategic planning, and broad business operations.