Senior FP&A Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to deliver critical financial insights that support strategic decision-making. This role involves leading budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing financial performance, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance business efficiency. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning or analysis.
• Experience in a dynamic, growth-focused environment is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site as required by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze financial results to identify trends and communicate findings.
• Prepare executive-level presentations for leadership and board reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial systems

Business intelligence tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

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Senior FP&A Analyst
Position Summary
Reporting to senior leadership, the Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst is responsible for delivering critical financial insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis processes, while also providing actionable recommendations to drive business performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning.

Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, including those for leadership meetings, board reviews, and ad hoc decision support.

Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.

Monitor key performance indicators and partner with cross-functional teams to support business goals.

Enhance reporting tools and processes to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial insights.

Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and narratives aligned with overall business objectives.

Collaborate across departments to gather information and ensure alignment with financial goals.

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; able to synthesize data into business insights.

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems and business intelligence tools is a plus.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple initiatives.

Strategic thinker who can connect financial analysis to broader business goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or MBA is a plus).

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a related finance role.

Experience in a dynamic, growth-focused environment is preferred.

Ability to work on-site as required by the organization.

Senior FP&A Analyst
Position Summary
Reporting to senior leadership, the Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst is responsible for delivering critical financial insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis processes, while also providing actionable recommendations to drive business performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning.

• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, including those for leadership meetings, board reviews, and ad hoc decision support.

• Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.

• Monitor key performance indicators and partner with cross-functional teams to support business goals.

• Enhance reporting tools and processes to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial insights.

• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and narratives aligned with overall business objectives.

• Collaborate across departments to gather information and ensure alignment with financial goals.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; able to synthesize data into business insights.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems and business intelligence tools is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple initiatives.

• Strategic thinker who can connect financial analysis to broader business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or MBA is a plus).

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a related finance role.

• Experience in a dynamic, growth-focused environment is preferred.

• Ability to work on-site as required by the organization.
  

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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