Fully remote FP&A Senior Analyst
Position Overview The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the end-to-end maintenance of the corporate budget and the integrity of all underlying budget files. This position will primarily focus on internal planning and analysis (FP&A) and require the ability to bridge the gap between raw financial data and strategic decision-making to fulfill our mission of empowering families and unleashing potential. You will serve as a key financial partner to leadership, ensuring that every department has the insights needed to manage their resources effectively. Essential Duties & Responsibilities ● Budget Ownership: Own the maintenance and structural integrity of the master budget and all supporting departmental budget files. ● Collaborative Planning: Actively contribute to and facilitate budget and forecast planning sessions with executive leadership and department heads. ● Monthly Reporting: Generate and distribute monthly budget and forecast reports, providing clear visibility into the company's financial trajectory. ● Variance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive "Actual vs. Budget" and "Actual vs. Forecast" comparisons each month to identify and explain performance gaps. ● Strategic Partnership: Meet monthly with Department Leads and VPs to develop future forecasts and discuss financial results, acting as a consultant for their spend. ● Request Review: Responsible for reviewing purchase requests and hire requests to determine if they are in budget and aligned with company goals. ● Financial Modeling: Build and maintain complex models to support scenario planning, hiring approvals, and sensitivity analysis. ● Revenue Collaboration: Assist with revenue recognition analysis and contract reviews to ensure alignment between billing terms and financial forecasts. ● Cost Optimization: Analyze financial data and KPIs to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for cost savings. ● Process Improvement: Continuously refine forecasting methodologies to enhance the accuracy of predictions and streamline the monthly close process. ● Strategic Flexibility: Play a key role in collective success by proactively pivoting to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes ● Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis using spreadsheets, FP&A software, and ERP systems (NetSuite a plus). ● Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of US GAAP; experience with Revenue Accounting (ASC 606) is a desired plus. ● Remote Mastery: Proven experience working independently with a stable home-office infrastructure including access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection. ● Tool Proficiency: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite in a professional setting. ● Analytical Rigor: An outstanding problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to think critically, plan strategically, and perform detailed data analysis. ● Communication: Ability to communicate complex financial ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat) with high clarity and low ambiguity. ● Experience: 2-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or related roles. ● Mission Alignment: Passionately committed to the mission of the company. Education & Certification Requirements ● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field