Senior Analyst, FP&A

Vaco has a great opportunity for a Senior FP&A Analyst in Ponte Vedra, Florida. This position is direct hire and sits fully onsite.

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role plays a key part in driving financial visibility, improving forecast accuracy, and supporting executive decision-making across multiple business channels.

The ideal candidate brings advanced financial modeling skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for senior leadership . This role partners closely with operations, sales, accounting, and executive leadership to deliver actionable analysis and scalable financial planning processes.

This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment , enjoys working with large datasets across multiple systems, and can translate operational drivers into financial outcomes.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial plans across multiple business units and revenue channels.

• Translate operational drivers (customer activity, production metrics, sales performance, and contract activity) into driver-based financial forecasts .

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support business performance analysis and strategic initiatives.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnership

• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast vs Prior Year) and clearly communicate key drivers of performance.

• Partner with business leaders to deliver data-driven insights supporting operational and strategic decisions.

• Prepare executive-level reporting and analysis for senior leadership and board presentations.

Reporting & Data Integration

• Build and maintain financial reporting across multiple systems , including ERP platforms, planning tools, and operational databases.

• Develop scalable reporting to improve visibility into revenue performance, cost drivers, and profitability by business channel .

• Create dashboards and reporting tools that enhance management insight and decision-making .

Strategic Finance Support

• Support evaluation of strategic initiatives, new products, channel expansion, and operational improvements .

• Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business risks and opportunities.

• Assist with financial due diligence, business case development, and executive decision support .

Process Improvement

• Improve the scalability and efficiency of FP&A processes , including forecasting methodologies, reporting automation, and model standardization.

• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, forecasting accuracy, and reporting timeliness .

QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

• MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus

Experience

• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis

• Experience supporting senior leadership or executive teams

• Background in complex, multi-channel, or high-growth organizations preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel financial modeling

• Experience with financial planning systems such as:

  • Planful

  • Adaptive

  • Anaplan

  • Hyperion

• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, etc.)

• Experience with BI / data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

• Ability to work with large datasets and financial reporting systems

Core Competencies

Advanced Financial Modeling
Ability to build driver-based financial models linking operational metrics to financial outcomes.

Analytical Rigor
Strong ability to synthesize complex datasets into clear insights.

Executive Communication
Ability to communicate financial results and strategic insights to senior leadership .

Business Partnership
Strong collaboration with operations, sales, and accounting teams .

Process Orientation
Ability to improve forecasting processes and build scalable financial planning frameworks .

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6-12 months , the Senior Financial Analyst will:

• Develop a deep understanding of revenue drivers, operational metrics, and cost structure

• Become a trusted financial partner to leadership

• Improve forecast accuracy and financial visibility

• Deliver clear, decision-ready financial insights

• Contribute to building a best-in-class FP&A function

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.