Strategic FP&A Analyst | Forecasting & Insights

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing finance team in Los Angeles. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights that support senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of FP&A experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and advanced formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate business performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare management reporting packages, dashboards, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Assist with month-end close processes and support accounting team inquiries as needed.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support long-range planning, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting and planning activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing finance team in Los Angeles. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights that support senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of FP&A experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.