Senior FP&A Analyst

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst in Raleigh, NC, offering a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on FP&A systems, reporting, data integrity, and process optimization to support a growing finance function.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in FP&A or related roles, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP and reporting tools. This position provides visibility, growth, and collaboration across finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of FP&A or similar analytical experience.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, and financial planning processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day FP&A operations including financial data management, reporting processes, and system administration.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting tools, dashboards, and BI solutions.
• Assist with budget, forecast, and month-end activities ensuring data accuracy.
• Serve as a key resource for financial systems, planning platforms, and ERP processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to improve reporting capabilities and streamline workflows.
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics, dashboards, and management reporting packages.
• Support data validation, reconciliations, and ongoing process improvements.
• Assist with implementation, optimization, and enhancements of finance systems and tools.
• Create documentation and best practices to support scalable FP&A operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior FP&A Analyst

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid Schedule)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing organization, is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join its Finance team. This is a newly created position designed to support the evolution of the FP&A function by focusing on financial systems, reporting, data integrity, and process optimization.

This role is ideal for an analytically minded finance professional who enjoys the operational side of FP&A and wants to build expertise in systems, reporting, forecasting support, and financial analytics. The position offers significant visibility, opportunities for process improvement, and a clear path for growth within the finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the FP&A function through management of financial data, reporting processes, and system administration.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting tools, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.
• Assist with budget, forecast, and month-end planning activities by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of underlying data.
• Serve as a key resource for financial systems, planning platforms, and ERP-related processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to improve reporting capabilities and streamline workflows.
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics, dashboards, and management reporting packages.
• Support data validation, reconciliations, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancements of finance systems and tools.
• Create documentation and best practices to support scalable FP&A operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, finance operations, accounting, or a similar analytical role.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, and financial planning processes.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

EEO Notice

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• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.