Strategic FP&A Leader: Forecasting & Exec Partner

Talentify; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Vision insurance options

FSA/HSA options

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Leader in Fargo, ND to mentor the FP&A team and partner with regional and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insights.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analyses, develop KPIs, and drive improvements in reporting and planning processes while collaborating across departments to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts while improving accuracy.
• Develop and refine KPIs and performance metrics to give leadership greater visibility into business performance.
• Perform scenario, what-if, and financial impact analysis for potential business changes and new opportunities.
• Turn financial analysis into practical action plans in partnership with operational leadership.
• Track progress against business initiatives, financial goals, scorecards, and key performance measures.
• Lead special financial and operational analysis projects based on evolving business needs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, FP&A processes, and broader business planning activities.
• Build strong working relationships across multiple levels of the organization and become a trusted financial partner to leadership.
• Ensure financial reporting, analysis, and business insights are delivered accurately and on time.
• Work with external business partners and manufacturers to analyze and track incentive, marketing, and financial programs.
• Collaborate across departments to solve problems, improve processes, and support overall business objectives.
• Take on additional financial projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modeling

KPIs

Excel Advanced

Stakeholder Mgmt

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Financial Analysis

Independent Working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Leader in Fargo, ND to mentor the FP&A team and partner with regional and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insights.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analyses, develop KPIs, and drive improvements in reporting and planning processes while collaborating across departments to achieve business objectives.