Senior Financial Planning Analyst

LHH; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Executive exposure

Job summary

LHH, a private equity-backed engineering organization in New Jersey, is seeking a highly analytical and business‑oriented FP&A leader to join its team. You will partner with executive leadership to drive forecasting, long‑range planning, acquisitions, and performance improvement.

This role requires advanced financial modeling, leadership of a finance team, and the ability to present complex insights to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling experience including forecasting and budgeting.
• Leadership experience with supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across units.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning and investments.
• Perform scenario modeling and profitability assessments for executive decisions.
• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and dashboards.
• Lead FP&A team development and mentorship.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Scenario analysis

Leadership / team management

Executive presence / communication

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Strategic thinking

Financial reporting

Private equity experience (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial reporting tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Mercer County, NJ (Hybrid – 1-2 days onsite per week)

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A growing, private equity-backed engineering organization with $300-400M in revenue is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented finance leader to join its team. This is a high-visibility role that will partner closely with executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making, financial planning, and business performance. The ideal candidate combines exceptional financial modeling expertise with proven leadership and supervisory experience, and is comfortable presenting complex financial insights to senior stakeholders.

This position offers an opportunity to influence company strategy, mentor a growing team, and work directly with executive leadership on forecasting, long-range planning, acquisitions, and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong experience with financial modeling & maintaining financial models is required
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across multiple business units.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning, capital investments, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.
• Perform scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and profitability assessments to support executive decision-making.
• Analyze financial results and key performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate business performance and support organizational growth strategies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, market expansion, and investment opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial and operational matters.

Executive Reporting & Presentations

• Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations.
• Present financial analyses, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear business insights for both financial and non-financial audiences.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A and finance professionals.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and career development support to direct reports.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability.
• Help establish best practices for financial planning, reporting, and analytics processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or related financial leadership roles.
• Advanced financial modeling experience, including forecasting, budgeting, valuation, and scenario analysis.
• Prior leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility for finance and/or accounting staff.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently interact with senior leadership.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations is a plus.

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• High visibility with executive leadership and the ability to make a meaningful impact on business strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a leadership role that combines advanced financial modeling, strategic business partnership, team leadership, and executive-level exposure within a growing organization.

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