Strategic FP&A Analyst: Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

Zoetis; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Profit sharing

4 weeks vacation

Healthcare benefits from day one

Job summary

Zoetis seeks an Analyst, Corporate Financial Analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. You will develop advanced analyses, scenario models, and management reporting that guide executive decisions and help optimize resources. You’ll partner with FP&A, BU finance, and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights with strong data storytelling.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Head of Corporate Financial Analysis, you will build dashboards, monitor KPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field required; advanced degree or certification (MBA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Finance/FP&A experience in Commercial, Functional or Corporate level.
• High proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and presentation creation (PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and IR databases (Factset, Q4, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain monthly/quarterly management reporting packages (P&L, headcount, KPIs), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear narratives for leadership reviews.
• Translate complex financial data into concise insights, charts, and pages for executive presentations (CEO, CFO, Operating Committee) under guidance from the Sr. Director.
• Prepare draft commentary on drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities, support Q&A and follow-ups.
• Partner with Business Unit Finance to collect, validate, and synthesize KPI inputs (revenue, volume, pricing, productivity, cost drivers).
• Monitor KPI performance versus plan/forecast; highlight variances and emerging themes with recommended actions.
• Support ad hoc analytics for strategic initiatives (growth programs, portfolio/market analyses, margin expansion, risk assessments).
• Own segments of the management P&L production and variance analysis; reconcile to accounting where needed.
• Build cost tracking and headcount analytics; identify run-rate trends and potential efficiencies.
• Create dashboards and trackers for operating performance versus targets, flag exceptions early.
• Coordinate timelines, templates, and submission checks for monthly outlooks and annual plan cycles.
• Develop and maintain driver-based forecasting models and sensitivity analyses; pressure-test assumptions with business partners.
• Assist in building indirect cash flow forecasts and working capital bridges; analyze AR/AP/Inventory trends and drivers.
• Support capital planning analytics (business cases, ROI tracking, post-investment reviews) in partnership with Strategic FP&A.

Skills

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

FactSet

Q4

Job description

Zoetis seeks an Analyst, Corporate Financial Analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. You will develop advanced analyses, scenario models, and management reporting that guide executive decisions and help optimize resources. You’ll partner with FP&A, BU finance, and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights with strong data storytelling.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Head of Corporate Financial Analysis, you will build dashboards, monitor KPI