Senior FP&A Analyst

Talentify; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Health Benefits

PTO + Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

Volunteer day

Job summary

LabConnect seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to drive enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. You will partner with the Director of FP&A and cross-functional leaders to deliver actionable insights that fuel growth and profitability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires building sophisticated financial models, delivering executive reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives including M&A evaluations and capital allocation decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• 5+ years FP&A or related analytical roles.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting to boards is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, or related sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Partner with business leaders to align financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models for planning and scenario analysis.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual management reporting and executive commentary.
• Support strategy initiatives including M&A evaluations and investment analyses.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting to improve visibility into business performance.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Influence decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

5+ years FP&A experience

Tools

Datarails

Prophix

Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Hyperion

Job description

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

Job Summary

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a critical role in driving enterprise-wide financial planning, strategic decision‑making, and business performance management. This position serves as a trusted finance partner to the Director of FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders, providing actionable insights that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

The role is responsible for driving budgeting and forecasting processes, developing sophisticated financial models, analyzing strategic initiatives, and delivering executive-level reporting that informs key business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range planning processes across the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational drivers, evaluate performance, and align financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, resource allocation, and decision‑making.
• Analyze business performance, identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Own the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages, including financial and operational KPIs, variance analyses, and executive commentary.
• Own the preparation of Board of Directors reporting materials, ensuring accurate and compelling communication of financial performance, business initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Support strategic initiatives including M&A evaluations, investment analyses, pricing assessments, and capital allocation decisions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics that improve visibility into business results and key drivers.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements to increase efficiency and forecast accuracy.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Director of FP&A, supporting executive decision‑making and helping shape the organization’s financial strategy.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, transaction advisory, consulting, or related analytical roles.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and preparing executive‑ or Board‑level presentations preferred.
• Experience within healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, laboratory services, technology‑enabled services, or private equity‑backed organizations preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis tools such as Datarails, Prophix, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to operational outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision‑making and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None currently; however, the role may provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and support cross‑functional project teams.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged use of computer and headphones for conference calls.
• Communicate effectively via phone, video, and email.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Travel Requirements

Minimal

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters

LabConnect also prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal data. All candidate information is handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more, please review our Privacy Notice on our website, by navigating to https://www.labconnect.com/