Financial Planning Analyst

Overview

Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist (FP&A, Financial Modeling & Strategic Planning) — Remote

This full-time remote role supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis to help drive smarter business decisions. You will build financial models, analyze trends, and convert complex data into actionable insights. Collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership will be central to developing accurate forecasts, improving planning processes, and delivering the financial visibility needed to support business growth.

Working hours align with U.S. client business hours.

Responsibilities

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead preparation of annual budgets, operating plans, departmental forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
• Consolidate financial inputs from multiple departments and business units.
• Ensure budgets align with business objectives, operational priorities, and growth strategies.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend adjustments as business needs evolve.

Forecasting & Scenario Analysis

• Maintain rolling revenue, expense, and cash flow forecasts.
• Update forecasting models using monthly and quarterly actual financial results.
• Develop scenario analyses, sensitivity models, and forecasting assumptions.
• Evaluate the financial impact of hiring plans, investments, pricing strategies, and operational changes.
• Identify risks and opportunities through forward-looking analysis.

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models using Excel, Google Sheets, or FP&A platforms.
• Develop valuation, ROI, DCF, break-even, profitability, and headcount planning models.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Improve reporting accuracy through automation and model optimization.

Variance Analysis & Executive Reporting

• Analyze actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Prepare executive-ready financial reports with clear commentary on key variances, risks, trends, and recommendations.
• Develop dashboards and reporting packages for Finance and Executive Leadership.
• Present financial insights that support strategic business decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with department leaders to validate financial assumptions and spending plans.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, FP&A, and Executive teams to improve planning accuracy.
• Translate financial analysis into practical business recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Reduce manual reporting through automation and workflow improvements.
• Support implementation and optimization of FP&A platforms such as Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, or Workday.
• Improve dashboarding and reporting using Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables, nested formulas, financial modeling, and scenario analysis.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting cycles, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, Workday, or similar FP&A platforms.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or related professional certification.
• Experience supporting SaaS, professional services, real estate, or high-growth organizations.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Experience automating financial reporting and planning workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, remote position.
• Compensation details were not provided.

Location

• Remote (working hours: U.S. client business hours).

Interview Process

• Initial recruiter screening
• Video interview with the recruiter
• Practical assessment (Financial Modeling & Forecasting Exercise)
• Client interview
• Offer & onboarding

What Happens After You Apply

• After applying, you will receive an email invitation to record a short, self-recorded introductory video.
• Only your final submission will be reviewed.
• Monitor your inbox and spam folder for the invitation.