Lead Financial Analyst - FP&A and IT Finance (Hybrid)

Leoforce; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst - FP&A and IT Finance in Providence for a hybrid role. The candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting, perform variance analyses, and build advanced financial models to guide strategic initiatives and potential M&A decisions.

The role requires 3+ years in FP&A, strong Excel and PowerBI skills, and the ability to present complex data to non-financial audiences. Onsite 2 days per week in Providence, RI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is required.
• MBA is preferred for this senior FP&A role.
• 3+ years of FP&A experience; lead or senior level is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform variance analysis; identify drivers and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for strategy, capex, and M&A decisions.
• Drive design and delivery of financial KPIs with regular senior management updates.
• Leverage advanced Excel and PowerBI to analyze large datasets and present findings clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into financial plans.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance analysis

KPI development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics)

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Lead Financial Analyst - FP&A and IT Finance (Hybrid)

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Location: Providence,RI, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Conduct regular variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making around strategic initiatives, capital investments, and potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Drive the design and delivery of financial KPIs, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills and tools like PowerBI to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and present findings in a clear, concise manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into financial plans.
• Continually improve FP&A processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. An MBA is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), ideally in a lead role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong experience in variance analysis and KPI development.
• Proficiency in PowerBI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information and concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

A bit about us:

A leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably, and affordably to millions of customers in the U.S. while working to provide an outstanding service experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best in the U.S.

This role is Hybrid, and we are looking to hire talent in Providence, RI to be onsite 2 days per week. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of FP&A experience and be in a Senior or Lead position right now.

Why join us?

• Top tier benefits
• Good vacation / time off package
• 401K / match
• HSA match
• Hybrid
• 10-20% bonus
• Tons of growth

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