Strategic FP&A Analyst: Forecasting & Reporting

Jobtailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota is seeking an FP&A professional to assist with monthly performance reporting and forecasting. You will collaborate with the finance team to analyze variances, support planning processes, and prepare routine financial reports for business partners.

The role requires 2–4 years in finance/FP&A, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with ERP or reporting platforms. A proactive problem-solver mindset and data integrity focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A or related analytical role.
• Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, or planning.
• Exposure to financial systems, planning tools, or ERP/reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly performance reporting and dashboards against forecast, budget, and prior year.
• Support variance analysis by identifying key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist with annual planning, monthly forecasting, and related data collection activities.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc financial reports, analyses, and summaries for Finance and business partners.
• Validate financial and operational data to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.
• Support basic financial modeling and analysis of operating metrics, financial performance, and business trends.
• Partner with FP&A team members and cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, clarify assumptions, and support deliverables.
• Assist with month-end close support, including analysis related to accruals, reclasses, and forecast-to-actual comparisons.
• Maintain and improve recurring reports, templates, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and data integrity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

Data validation

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Jobtailor in Minnesota is seeking an FP&A professional to assist with monthly performance reporting and forecasting. You will collaborate with the finance team to analyze variances, support planning processes, and prepare routine financial reports for business partners.

The role requires 2–4 years in finance/FP&A, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with ERP or reporting platforms. A proactive problem-solver mindset and data integrity focus are essential.