Lead FP&A Analyst

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility with collaborative leadership support

Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners is seeking a highly analytical and business-focused Lead FP&A Analyst to support financial planning and strategic decision-making in Columbus, Ohio. This hybrid role serves as a key finance partner to operational leadership, offering actionable financial insights.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field with over 5 years of experience in FP&A. Responsibilities include leading budgeting and forecasting activities, analyzing financial reports, and mentoring junior analysts.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance experience.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Develop financial models to support business strategy and operational decisions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

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

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for aLead FP&A Analystto work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and business-focused Lead FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making initiatives. This hybrid role will serve as a key finance partner to operational leadership and help drive performance through actionable financial insights and data analysis.

This opportunity is based in Columbus, Ohio with a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and variance analysis
• Develop financial models to support business strategy and operational decisions
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate KPIs and financial performance
• Present financial insights and recommendations to leadership teams
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting business performance
• Support process improvements related to reporting and analytics
• Assist with strategic initiatives, scenario analysis, and business case development
• Mentor junior analysts and support cross-functional finance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance experience
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, ERP systems, or other reporting tools preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus

What Our Client Offers

• Hybrid flexibility with collaborative leadership support
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits
• Career advancement within a growing and innovative organization