Interim Financial Analyst 3 (Senior Financial Analyst) - R&D

Vaco LLC; Pataskala (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, to provide cross-functional financial planning and analysis for product and technology teams. The role is fully remote, with a preference for availability during Pacific Time business hours, and a six-month engagement including overlap and cross-training.

Responsibilities include monthly forecasting, variance analyses, close support with Accounting, and delivering management reporting to functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical experience.
• Proficient in forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets, plus ERP/reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and business-partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly forecasting activities and refresh financial projections.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analyses.
• Partner with Accounting during monthly close to reconcile results.
• Prepare management reporting packages and executive-ready presentations.
• Serve as a finance partner to product, technology, procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for travel, expenses, vendors, and costs.
• Analyze large datasets to provide financial insights for spending decisions.
• Support ad hoc analyses and strategic finance initiatives.

Skills

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Management reporting

Month-end close

Excel/Sheets

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Interim Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Our client, a technology-enabled consumer services company, is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Analyst to provide FP&A support across its product and technology functions during a temporary leave period.

This role is fully remote; however, availability during Pacific Time business hours is preferred. This role is anticipated to last six months, including an initial period of overlap and cross-training.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly forecasting activities and refresh financial projections based on current business trends
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analyses, identifying and explaining key performance drivers
• Partner with Accounting during the monthly close to reconcile financial results and address reporting discrepancies
• Prepare management reporting packages and executive-ready presentations for functional leadership
• Serve as a finance partner to product, technology, procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop and maintain dashboards and analyses covering travel, expenses, vendors, and other operating costs
• Analyze large datasets and provide clear financial insights that support spending and resource-allocation decisions
• Support ad hoc analyses, process improvements, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or a related analytical function
• Strong experience with forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, management reporting, and month-end close support
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with experience using enterprise planning, ERP, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and business-partnering skills, including the ability to develop management-ready presentations and translate financial data into actionable insights
• Sources

Compensation:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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