Strategic FP&A Data & Insights Associate

OPERA America, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Opera seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Associate to transform financial data into actionable insights for strategic decisions. You will join the FP&A team, combining traditional analysis with data analytics, modeling, and BI to enhance forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and long-range planning.

Responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, building financial models, and delivering dashboards and reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years professional experience in financial planning & analysis, data analytics, business intelligence, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, and data visualization.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with programming languages used for data analysis a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and predictive modeling.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated interest in the performance arts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of budgets, reforecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Conduct variance analyses to explain differences between results, budgets, forecasts, and historical actuals.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models to evaluate business performance and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with various departments to align financial objectives with operational goals.
• Design and build automated reporting solutions that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial analysis.
• Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from various sources to generate actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes through automation and advanced analytics.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Excel modeling

SQL

Data visualization

Forecasting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Data Science

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Metropolitan Opera seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Associate to transform financial data into actionable insights for strategic decisions. You will join the FP&A team, combining traditional analysis with data analytics, modeling, and BI to enhance forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and long-range planning.

Responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, building financial models, and delivering dashboards and reports to senior leadership.