Lead FP&A Analyst

CHA Consulting, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lead FP&A Analyst to shape financial strategy and drive enterprise performance from a remote-capable position in the United States. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, partnering with senior leadership to turn data into actionable insights.

You will lead Workday Adaptive Planning administration, build executive-ready financial reports, and mentor teams across the organization. A CPA/CFA is preferred; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible Corporate Finance and FP&A experience.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in a complex organization.
• Proficiency with Workday Adaptive Planning including Insights, planning models, and reporting.
• Strong financial modeling skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategy and targets.
• Administer and enhance Workday Adaptive Planning, models, reporting, and data integrity.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive performance and align targets with strategy.
• Develop executive-level financial reporting and Board materials.
• Provide advanced financial analysis for growth planning and scenario modeling.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate into actions.
• Improve FP&A processes for efficiency and visibility across the company.
• Support corporate development activities including M&A and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Executive Stakeholder Communication

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/ Economics/ Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Excel

Job description

Lead FP&A Analyst

Location: United States, Remote-Works from Home

Job ID: 7813 | # Positions: 1 | Category: Finance

Shape Financial Strategy as a Lead FP&A Analyst - Turn Insight into Enterprise Impact

Are you ready to move beyond reporting the numbers and help shape what comes next? Bring your FP&A expertise to a highly visible role where you will guide financial planning, influence senior-level decisions, and transform complex data into strategies that advance organizational performance.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lead FP&A Analyst to join our Finance Team in a remote capacity. In this role, you will lead critical budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization. This is an opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated financial initiatives, strengthen enterprise planning capabilities, and deliver insights that support long-term growth and business performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with organizational strategy, financial targets, and operational plans
• Lead the administration and enhancement of Workday Adaptive Planning, including model updates, reporting capabilities, system optimization, and data integrity
• Partner with senior leaders to drive performance, inform key decisions, and align financial targets with business strategy
• Develop executive-level financial reporting and presentations, including monthly and quarterly packages and Board of Directors materials
• Deliver advanced financial analysis supporting organic growth planning, probability analysis, performance forecasting, and scenario modeling
• Identify financial and operational trends, risks, and opportunities while translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Lead financial planning and reporting process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, and financial visibility across the organization
• Support corporate development, mergers & acquisitions, and other high-impact initiatives that contribute to long-term growth
• Serve as a key Finance liaison to senior leadership, communicating complex financial information clearly across financial and non-financial audiences

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting required; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Corporate Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis required
• Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes within a complex organization
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning required, including Insights, planning models, and reporting capabilities
• Advanced financial modeling and Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to convert large volumes of data into clear insights
• Strong understanding of financial statements, key performance indicators, and operational drivers within a service-based business
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to make complex financial concepts accessible to non-financial audiences
• A high level of accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to take ownership, navigate ambiguity, and drive results
• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Lead high-impact financial planning initiatives that directly inform organizational strategy and executive decision-making
• Own and enhance enterprise planning tools, models, and reporting processes that strengthen financial performance
• Expand your influence through informal leadership, process improvement, and organization-wide capability building

Salary Range

$120,000 - $130,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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