Strategic FP&A Analyst

Walker Lovell; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base

Performance-linked bonus

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Walker Lovell offers an exciting opportunity for an FP&A professional to expand their career into strategic finance. This role involves leading financial planning and analysis that influences capital investment decisions and long-term strategies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders across the organization and contribute to meaningful financial insights. With 2-5 years of relevant experience, you will play a crucial part in the future growth and development of the

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Strategic Finance.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Commercial mindset to translate financial data into recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Develop financial models for capital investments and acquisitions.
• Partner with operations and finance teams for financial insights.
• Prepare executive-level analysis to support investment decisions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Compensation:

Reflecting experience and scope

What's in it for you?

Take your FP&A career beyond forecasting and reporting into a role where your analysis directly influences capital investment, acquisitions and long-term business strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your commercial experience while working alongside senior finance and strategy leaders.

Package

• Strong base + performance-linked bonus
• Compensation reflecting experience and scope
• Clear progression into Strategic Finance and Corporate Development
• Exposure to executive leadership and enterprise-wide decision making
• Opportunity to work on acquisitions, capital investment and long-range planning

Why this business

A globally respected industrial organisation with a strong track record of operational excellence and disciplined investment. The business is committed to developing finance talent internally, giving ambitious FP&A professionals the opportunity to expand into strategic finance while partnering with leaders across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Lead financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop financial models to evaluate capital investments, acquisitions and long-term growth opportunities.
• Partner with operations, commercial and finance teams to deliver meaningful financial insight.
• Prepare executive-level analysis and presentations that support investment and business planning.

What you'll bring

• 2-5 years' experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Strategic Finance within manufacturing, industrial or another capital-intensive environment.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into business recommendations.
• Confident stakeholder management skills across finance and operational teams.

Who this suits

You're an ambitious FP&A professional looking to broaden your career into strategic finance. You enjoy partnering with the wider business, solving commercial challenges through analysis and want greater exposure to investment decisions and long-term business planning.