Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Description

The FP&A Analyst will play a crucial role in our financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis efforts. This role will work closely with senior management to provide actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making throughout the company. This position offers the opportunity to impact our operations significantly, requiring a blend of analytical prowess and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning, such as cash flow forecasting and ROI analysis.
• Create monthly financial reporting package including variance analysis and comparison to budget for presentation to the leadership team
• Perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work closely with department heads to compile and analyze financial data, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Drive the annual budget process, including setting timelines, reviewing departmental submissions, and presenting findings to senior management.
• Support the development and analysis of key financial metrics to monitor the company’s performance against strategic objectives.
• Lead and contribute to special projects, such as investment analyses or cost-reduction initiatives, providing critical support for executive decision-making.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting systems to improve efficiency and provide greater transparency into business performance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial planning and analysis to continually improve processes and strategies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives or to provide financial insights into company-wide projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with a strong quantitative focus.
• 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking or a closely related field. 
• Advanced Excel skills are required including proficiency in VBA indicating a high level of comfort with complex financial models and analysis.
• An independent and detail-oriented work style with a robust capacity for managing extensive data analysis and financial model development.
• Excellent analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills, paired with strong business acumen.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex financial information in an understandable manner to non-financial stakeholders.

Basic & Physical Requirements

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• Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk and on a computer and attend virtual and in-person meetings as needed.
• Capability to lift up to 15 pounds as necessary.

Job Type: Exempt, Full-Time

• Pay is competitive and based on candidate qualifications and experience. Full-time employees will be offered our comprehensive benefits including Paid Time Off, 401k, insurance (health, dental, and vision), and the option of Short and Long-Term disability insurance.

About Bierman Autism Centers:

Our goal is to fuse science and learning to accelerate progress and transform lives. We were established in 2006 with a simple focus on providing excellent therapy for children with autism and building a unique and fun environment for team members and children to thrive. We live by the culture we’ve created and our core values: to create a fun and stimulating learning environment, empower individuals and treat them with kindness, integrity, and respect, never sit still, achieve, and continuously raise the bar, team above the individual, build a sustainable organization that leaves a meaningful impact on lives, and adhere to our core principles without compromise. 

Bierman Autism Centers values diversity in the workplace. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, Bierman Autism Centers is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bierman Autism Centers does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a candidate for employment, please inform a member of the Talent Acquisition team.