Strategic FP&A Analyst: Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

Nihon Kohden Innovation Center, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nihon Kohden America is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with the commercial organization on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role emphasizes monthly close support, margin analysis, and KPI reporting across sales and marketing teams.

The candidate will develop financial models, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to identify profit opportunities and cost efficiencies while collaborating with senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline.
• 2+ years in forecasting, finance, and accounting.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, English.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• FP&A business partner for commercial org including monthly actual vs budget/forecast reviews.
• Update monthly gross margin forecast based on sales orders and projects.
• Support sales with analysis of customer performance and new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs.
• Model financial scenarios for promotions or programs.
• Assist in month-end activities including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly reporting for sales performance and commissions.
• Improve financial processes and automate reports.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nihon Kohden America is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with the commercial organization on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role emphasizes monthly close support, margin analysis, and KPI reporting across sales and marketing teams.

The candidate will develop financial models, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to identify profit opportunities and cost efficiencies while collaborating with senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.