FPA Analyst

Azend Pharma; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm located in New Jersey is seeking an entry-level FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics. The ideal candidate will leverage modern tools and automation to enhance financial planning cycles and deliver insights on business performance. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, with proficiency in advanced Excel and understanding of financial statements. The company offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a collaborative and technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and budgeting.
• 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.
• Perform budget vs. actual variance analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

Education

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

Tools

Power Query

ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks)

Power Automate

SharePoint

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 a 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.