Senior FP&A Analyst - Corporate Costs & Data Spend (Hybrid)

HireRight; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Life/AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Generous Vacation and Sick Program

10 Paid Holidays

Education Assistance Program

Business Casual Attire

Generous Referral Program

Employee Discounts and Rewards

And much more!

Job summary

HireRight, a premier background screening and workforce solutions provider, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Nashville for a hybrid role (3 days in-office). You will manage the financial planning, analysis, and reporting for corporate expenses, labor, headcount, and data costs.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of FP&A experience, strong Excel and modeling skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for executive leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.
• 4–7 years of progressive FP&A experience in a transactional, high-volume services or technology business.
• Strong understanding of corporate expense management, labor cost modeling, and vendor/data cost tracking.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with enterprise planning systems and data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting process for corporate expenses, including professional services, facilities, travel, and overhead.
• Monitor actuals vs. budget and forecast, identify variances, and provide clear explanations to leadership.
• Partner with budget owners to ensure expense discipline and effective resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain detailed labor models that align with workforce planning, departmental budgets, and operational needs.
• Track headcount by function, location, and status (FTE, contractor, etc.) to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved staffing plans.
• Analyze labor cost trends, overtime, and productivity metrics, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to provide data-driven insights on hiring, attrition, and organizational capacity.
• Manage tracking and forecasting of data costs (e.g., third-party data provider expenses, transaction-based fees, and licensing costs).
• Develop cost-per-transaction and cost-per-product metrics to monitor efficiency and profitability.
• Work with Procurement, Product, and Operations teams to evaluate vendor pricing, contract terms, and potential cost savings opportunities.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages with insights, KPIs, and recommendations for improvement.
• Support annual operating plan, long-range planning, and rolling forecast updates.
• Develop financial models to assess the impact of volume fluctuations, pricing changes, and operational improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve visibility into cost drivers and align resources with strategic priorities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, and data integrity.
• Leverage financial systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or improved solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

MBA or CPA/CFA a plus

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

HireRight, a premier background screening and workforce solutions provider, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Nashville for a hybrid role (3 days in-office). You will manage the financial planning, analysis, and reporting for corporate expenses, labor, headcount, and data costs.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of FP&A experience, strong Excel and modeling skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for executive leadership in a fast-paced environment.