Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Strata Decision Technology; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Decision Technology is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to help plan for the future by supporting expense planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will partner with the VP of Finance and business leaders to translate activity into financial insight and strengthen cost visibility.

You will carry out forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking across departments, leveraging automation and data insights to guide resource allocation and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or related analytical experience with responsibility for expense planning & reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with NetSuite/Adaptive Insights or similar platforms.
• Ability to synthesize financial data and communicate conclusions to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience using automation, BI, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance expense forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning models across departments.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly expense reporting including variance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Partner with leaders to develop spending forecasts and improve cost visibility and accountability.
• Analyze operating expense drivers (software, infrastructure, marketing, travel) to support allocations.
• Build scenarios and business cases evaluating spending, cost savings, and investments.
• Improve recurring reporting via templates, automation, and finance systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Cross-functional communication

Automation & BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Chicago, IL

How you’ll make an impact:

As a Senior Analyst on our FP&A team, you will help Strata plan for the future and make informed financial decisions so we can empower the vital missions of our customers. You will support the company’s expense planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, partnering closely with the VP of Finance, Accounting, and business leaders. You’ll translate operating activity into clear financial insights, strengthen spending discipline, and help teams manage resources effectively while supporting scalable growth and profitability.

This isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about turning expense data into actionable insight for a company operating at the intersection of healthcare and technology. In this role, you will:

• Maintain and enhance expense forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning models across departments and cost centers
• Prepare monthly and quarterly expense reporting, including budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis, trend commentary, and KPI tracking
• Partner with department leaders to develop spending forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and improve cost visibility and accountability
• Analyze software, infrastructure, commissions, marketing, travel, and other operating expense drivers to support resource allocation decisions
• Build scenarios and business cases that evaluate spending alternatives, cost savings initiatives, and investment tradeoffs
• Improve recurring reporting and forecasting processes through standardized templates, automation, and effective use of financial systems
• Collaborate with Accounting, People, Technology, and other functional teams to ensure expense data is complete, accurate, and aligned

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or related analytical experience, including meaningful responsibility for expense planning and reporting
• Strong experience with operating expense forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost-center reporting; SaaS, technology, or healthcare experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or similar platforms
• Ability to synthesize detailed financial data, identify key drivers, and communicate clear conclusions and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a track record of producing accurate, timely analysis in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using automation, business intelligence, and AI-enabled tools to improve financial reporting and planning processes
• Collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or other relevant certification is a plus

Estimated Salary Range: $85,000- $110,000

Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

Find out more about Strata benefits here .

How we work:

Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL. We value in‑person connection and regularly host on‑campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate

Here @ Strata…

Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.

We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Our Core Values:

• We connect with positive intent.
• We are helpful.
• We own it.
• We are humble.

Chicago Campus: Aon Center, 200 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

This role is based out of Strata’s Chicago campus.

This is a hybrid role, mandating two days per week at our Chicago campus.

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