Strategic FP&A Analyst: Forecasting, Insights & Growth

The Quest Organization

Danbury (CT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Quest Organization in Danbury, CT is seeking an FP&A Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling with cross-functional partners across the business. You will analyze monthly results, KPIs, and trends to deliver insights that influence strategic decisions and long-term growth.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics, 3+ years FP&A experience, and strong Excel plus ERP/BI tool familiarity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA, CFA, or Master's preferred)
3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting
Experience in multi-location, services, or PE-backed environments preferred
Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables; macros a plus)
Experience with FP&A software (Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, etc.)
Familiarity with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Detail-oriented, self-directed, and collaborative

Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, variance analyses, KPIs, and trends
Partner with department leaders to align budgets and forecasts with business objectives
Coordinate the annual budget and rolling forecast process
Develop dashboards and reporting for senior leadership
Provide ad-hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic insights
Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend performance improvements
Support process improvements and optimization of FP&A tools and systems