Senior FP&A Analyst — Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting

Nextera Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextera Search is seeking an experienced Senior FP&A Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial analysis for corporate G&A. You will partner with business leaders to monitor spending, analyze variances, and evaluate financial trade-offs, while building cash flow forecasts and supporting the monthly close.

The role requires 3+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong modeling skills, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Experience in investment banking or transaction advisory is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling skills and driver-based models.
• Understanding of the three financial statements and cash flow forecasting.
• Advanced Excel and large data set analysis.
• Experience with ERP/BI tools and financial systems.
• Familiarity with core accounting concepts.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to produce executive-level insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial analysis for G&A.
• Collaborate with leaders to monitor spend, analyze variances, and assess trade-offs.
• Develop cash flow forecasts covering working capital, collections, and liquidity.
• Support monthly close with variance analysis and explanations.
• Coordinate quarterly forecasts and annual budget across areas.
• Collaborate with Accounting to consolidate and analyze results.
• Prepare models and management reports for senior leadership.
• Provide insights for exec/board reporting to drive decisions.
• Identify improvements to processes and forecasting.
• Contribute to strategic finance initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cash flow forecasting

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

ERP/BI knowledge

Knowledge of accounting concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial systems

Job description

Nextera Search is seeking an experienced Senior FP&A Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial analysis for corporate G&A. You will partner with business leaders to monitor spending, analyze variances, and evaluate financial trade-offs, while building cash flow forecasts and supporting the monthly close.

The role requires 3+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong modeling skills, and advanced Excel.