Strategic FP&A Analyst: Forecasting & Insights

Skillz; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-site Las Vegas HQ

Wellness & PTO

Job summary

Skillz, the leading mobile eSports platform, is hiring a FP&A Analyst in Las Vegas to support forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. You will improve decision-making with accurate financial insights and drive visibility into key initiatives.

Role requires 1+ year in FP&A or related fields, solid Excel modeling, and familiarity with SQL. The position offers comprehensive benefits and on-site collaboration at our Las Vegas HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• 1 year of relevant FP&A, accounting, corporate finance, consulting, or related analytical role (internship included).
• Knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or similar financial modeling tools.
• Experience with SQL or data querying tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support forecast preparation and updates for assigned accounts or business areas.
• Analyze financial results and variances, identify key drivers, and communicate actionable insights to finance leadership and business partners.
• Prepare recurring monthly reporting packages and assist with variance analysis during close cycles.
• Maintain assigned portions of financial models, ensuring formula integrity, data accuracy, and structural clarity.
• Validate inputs and assumptions used in forecasts and budgets, identifying inconsistencies or risks.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes through accurate data consolidation and analysis.
• Monitor forecast risks and opportunities within assigned areas and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to financial model, reporting, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational rigor.
• Document financial processes and maintain clear, structured supporting analyses to ensure accuracy, traceability, and continuity.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, forecasting concepts, and variance analysis.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and explain financial drivers logically and clearly.
• High standards for data accuracy, formula integrity, and reporting precision.
• Ability to take responsibility for assigned areas and meet deadlines consistently.
• Understand workflows and seek opportunities to improve efficiency and clarity.
• Communicate financial insights concisely to non-finance stakeholders.
• Quickly build knowledge of business drivers, systems, and FP&A processes.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Skillz, the leading mobile eSports platform, is hiring a FP&A Analyst in Las Vegas to support forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. You will improve decision-making with accurate financial insights and drive visibility into key initiatives.

Role requires 1+ year in FP&A or related fields, solid Excel modeling, and familiarity with SQL. The position offers comprehensive benefits and on-site collaboration at our Las Vegas HQ.