Senior FP&A Lead & Financial Strategy Advisor

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst Consultant to join our finance team in a senior advisory role, driving reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business partnering with executives.

You will lead month-end close, perform journal entries and variance analyses, mentor junior analysts, and partner with stakeholders to translate financial results into actionable insights for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Strong FP&A, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Proficient in variance analysis and month-end close.
• Solid general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience leading projects or mentoring teammates.
• ERP system experience with Oracle, SAP, Workday or NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities.
• Able to work independently and build credibility with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variances.
• Partner with leaders to explain financial performance and results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Analyze income statements and provide actionable recommendations.
• Drive process improvements in reporting and ERP usage.
• Present insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior analysts and promote best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
• Support special projects and critical initiatives.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Month-End Close

General Ledger

Account Reconciliations

Leadership/Mentoring

Advanced Excel

Communication Skills

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

NetSuite

Job description

LHH is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst Consultant to join our finance team in a senior advisory role, driving reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business partnering with executives.

You will lead month-end close, perform journal entries and variance analyses, mentor junior analysts, and partner with stakeholders to translate financial results into actionable insights for strategic initiatives.