Senior Analyst, FP&A

J.D. Power; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Power is seeking a Senior Analyst, FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across Dealer and FSAAS verticals. The role partners with Finance leadership, product, and cross-functional teams to shape investments and resource allocation in a fast-moving, data-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of FP&A experience in SaaS or technology settings, strong Excel/PowerPoint, and proficiency with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related analytical discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or related analytical roles with exposure to executive, product, and technology leadership.
• Experience in SaaS/tech and private equity portfolio environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Tableau or Power BI is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for JD Power’s Dealer and FSAAS verticals.
• Develop scalable financial models, dashboards, and planning frameworks for executive visibility.
• Utilize BI tools and SQL-based data sources to deliver accurate top-line performance insights.
• Provide recommendations on budget performance, variance drivers, and investment trade-offs to leadership.
• Support monthly/quarterly executive and board materials with clear financial narratives.
• Drive cross‑functional planning with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to align roadmaps and resources.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead ad hoc FP&A analyses and strategic projects for leadership teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of financial concepts

SQL knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

Snowflake

NetSuite

Salesforce

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Analyst, FP&A Location: Remote | USA, Canada Reports to: Senior Manager, FP&A Employment Type: Full-time

This is a new vacancy

About the Role

The Senior Analyst, FP&A will lead core financial planning, analysis, and performance management activities across JD Power’s Dealer and FSAAS (Financial Services and other Adjacent Services) GTM (Go-To-Market) verticals. This role will own key forecasting and reporting processes, develop scalable financial models and executive-ready insights, and partner directly with Finance leadership, product & business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape investment decisions, product roadmap prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic planning in a fast-moving, data-driven environment. This position is well-suited for a seasoned, highly analytical finance professional who can independently lead complex analyses, influence senior product and technology partners, create new planning and reporting capabilities, and translate financial insights into clear recommendations that support product and technology priorities across the Dealer and FSAAS verticals. In this role, you will:

• Lead budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance management processes for key areas across the Dealer and FSAAS verticals.


• Create and enhance financial models, KPI dashboards, reporting tools, and planning frameworks that improve executive visibility and enable data-driven product investment decisions.


• Use BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar), SQL/Databricks/Snowflake, and financial systems to design and deliver accurate, scalable reporting on Dealer and FSAAS top-line performance, and key business drivers.


• Develop insights and recommendations for business leaders on budget performance, variance drivers, forecast risks and opportunities, investment trade-offs, and cost-optimization opportunities across technology investments and vendor spend.


• Support the development of monthly and quarterly executive and board-level materials, translating complex financial and operational data into clear narratives for senior technology and product leadership.


• Drive cross-functional planning with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to align roadmap planning, investment priorities, and resource allocation decisions.


• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities, including use of AI tools and data automation to increase forecast accuracy, planning efficiency, and executive visibility.


• Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects for the FP&A leadership, CFO, and Dealer & FSAAS leadership, including framing the business question, building the analysis, and communicating actionable recommendations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical discipline.

8-10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, corporate finance, product/technology operations, or a related analytical role; experience supporting executive, product, and technology leadership is strongly preferred.

Experience working in SaaS/technology companies and private equity portfolio company environments is strongly preferred.

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including experience with pivot tables, lookups, and structured financial analysis; familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a strong plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning processes, create new analytical frameworks, influence cross-functional product and technology stakeholders, and turn data into executive-level recommendations.

Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Comfort working independently, managing ambiguity, and adapting to changing priorities.

Familiarity with operating expense management, headcount planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive reporting is a strong plus.

Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Adaptive Planning, Tableau, Power BI, or similar systems is also valued.

Compensation and Benefits

This position has a starting salary range of $80,000 - $94,000 USD per year. The range represents what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee’s pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.

Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness programs, and other company-sponsored benefits. Benefits vary by country and employment status.

Why Join JD Power

• We power our customers’ success. Everything we do is focused on helping customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.


• We are innovative, collaborative, and grounded in data. We combine advanced analytics with human expertise to deliver insight that holds up in the real world.


• We make things easy. We turn complexity into clarity so teams can act faster and with confidence.


• We get it done. We focus on execution, accountability, and results.


• We start with trust and prove it every day. Independence, integrity, and credibility are the foundation of our work.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. JD Power is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities or other protected needs under applicable local laws. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation request.

Data Privacy

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Applications

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where employment is offered. JD Power does not provide employment sponsorship for this position. This position is posted exclusively on https://www.jdpower.com/business/careers and select trusted job boards such as LinkedIn or Indeed. All official communication comes from email addresses ending in @jdpower.com or @jdpa.com. We will never ask for payment, equipment purchases, or upfront fees.We may take additional steps to verify candidate information to protect the integrity of our recruitment process. To all recruitment agencies: JD Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Welcome to JD Power Careers! JD Power is a proven leader in business-critical data and intelligence to drive auto-related decisions with confidence and clarity. By leveraging unmatched proprietary data, advanced analytics and deep industry expertise, JD Power fuels original equipment manufacturers, retailers, lenders, insurers and partners to enhance their performance. Since 1968, JD Power has delivered incisive guidance and intelligence about customer interactions with brands and products. To learn more about the company, visit JDPower.com.