Senior Associate - Financial Planning and Analysis

ResponsibilitiesPartner with Finance leaders to develop, update, and deliver annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.Build and manage relationships with business leaders, finance partners, and operational teams to support performance improvement initiatives.Conduct in-depth financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to guide strategic business decisions.Provide variance analysis on actual versus budget/forecast results, identifying drivers and recommending corrective actions.Design and maintain reporting dashboards that provide real-time insight into key performance indicators.Continually seek and support process improvements and automation within FP&A operations.Partner with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and new business ventures with financial analysis and recommendations.Manage monthly management reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insight-driven commentary.Collaborate with finance teams to ensure compliance with internal controls and firmwide financial governance practices.Prepare detailed financial presentations for senior management and executive committees.Leverage advanced data analytics to identify growth opportunities, cost efficiencies, and performance trends.Support integration and roll‑out of new FP&A technology solutions and tools across the firm.Act as a trusted advisor for internal stakeholders regarding financial performance trends and budgeting best practices.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (Master’s degree or professional qualification such as CPA/CFA preferred).Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance with at least 4 years in FP&A or related analytical roles.Experience working in professional services, consulting, or large corporate environments preferred.Required SkillsStrong financial modeling and data analysis competencies with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other analytics tools.Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis techniques.Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.Strong project management skills, able to coordinate multiple deliverables simultaneously under tight deadlines.Ability to apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving to ambiguous business challenges.Proficient in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and FP&A planning platforms.Data-driven mindset, leveraging KPIs and metrics to drive business decisions.Adaptable and innovative, with the ability to refine FP&A processes to meet evolving business needs.A proactive, client-focused, solution-oriented team player who thrives in collaboration but can work independently when required.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across organizational levels.Displays integrity, transparency, and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards.#J-18808-Ljbffr