Sr FP&A Analyst I

Jeppesen ForeFlight; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Open PTO

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Flight training

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight, a leading aviation software provider, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team in a hybrid role based in Austin, TX. You will partner with senior leaders to manage financial performance, deliver data-driven insights, and shape planning and forecasting for the business.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in FP&A or related finance roles, strong modeling, budgeting, and communication skills, and experience in the SaaS industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of FP&A or related finance role experience.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis, preferably in SaaS.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills for presenting to non-finance audiences.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build business partnerships.
• Software or technology industry experience.
• Located in Austin, TX

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting and forecasting for assigned business areas, tracking plan vs actuals and drivers of variance.
• Support annual operating plan and monthly reforecasting with business leaders and FP&A team.
• Build and maintain financial models for planning, scenario analysis, and strategic decisions.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and executive reporting packages.
• Analyze revenue, headcount costs, Opex, and other metrics; provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Accounting on accruals and month-end close activities.
• Support ad hoc analyses and strategic FP&A projects.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional

SaaS experience

Communication

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Anaplan

Hyperion Essbase

Job description

Financial Analyst

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a sharp, driven Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you\'ll partner closely with business leaders across the company to manage financial performance, deliver data-driven insights, and shape planning and forecasting. This is a high-impact position offering meaningful exposure to executives and the chance to directly influence how we invest in the business. This hybrid role is based in Austin, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting and forecasting for assigned business areas, tracking actuals against plan and identifying key drivers of variance so leadership can make informed, timely decisions
• Support the annual operating plan and monthly reforecasting processes in partnership with business leaders and the broader FP&A team
• Build and maintain financial models to support planning, scenario analysis, and strategic decision- making that directly inform business priorities
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and executive-ready reporting packages to communicate performance trends and insights to leadership
• Analyze revenue, headcount costs, operating expenses, and other financial metrics, providing actionable recommendations to business partners
• Partner with the Accounting Team to support accruals and reconciliations as part of the month-end close process
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as requested by FP&A leadership

Basic Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical finance role
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis, ideally within the SaaS industry
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present financial results clearly to non-finance audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with business partners
• Software or technology industry experience
• Located in Austin, TX

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Experience with Anaplan, Hyperion Essbase, or similar planning tools
• Passion for aviation or genuine curiosity about the products we build

About Jeppesen ForeFlight

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.

Why You Should Join (USA)

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Parent Leave
• Flight Training Rewards

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $98,000.00- $120,000.00

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