Strategic FP&A Analyst: Forecasts, Insights & Systems

Talent Wave Associates; Elmore (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking a strategic Finance Partner to own FP&A processes, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close support. You will build sophisticated models for consolidations, scenario planning, and capital analysis, delivering insights to executives.

You will partner cross-functionally to translate financial results into actionable recommendations, lead system enhancements (IFS, Epicor/DMAS, BI dashboards), and strengthen internal controls while developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5 years progressive financial analysis experience in manufacturing, distribution, or corporate settings.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Own the company-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles; build and maintain sophisticated models for consolidations, scenario planning, capital analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Deliver clear, timely analysis of financial results (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow); analyze variance vs. plan, forecast, prior year; apply inventory valuation knowledge to margin reviews.
• Partner cross-functionally to translate financial insights into exec-facing recommendations.
• Lead enhancement of financial systems, tools, and reporting; create automated dashboards and consolidation solutions; drive adoption and change management.
• Support internal-control environment—data integrity, segregation of duties, policy compliance, and root-cause resolution of control gaps.
• Build relationships at all levels, teach financial acumen to non-finance colleagues, model conduct, and contribute to team development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

BI platforms

IFS

Epicor Eagle

Prophet 21

ERP reporting systems

Job description

Talent Wave Associates is seeking a strategic Finance Partner to own FP&A processes, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close support. You will build sophisticated models for consolidations, scenario planning, and capital analysis, delivering insights to executives.

You will partner cross-functionally to translate financial results into actionable recommendations, lead system enhancements (IFS, Epicor/DMAS, BI dashboards), and strengthen internal controls while developing