Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Elk Grove. This role will be responsible for assisting in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes while providing strategic insights to drive business growth and efficiency.

• Direct Hire position
• 100% onsite
• Salary range :$100,000-$125,000 DOE

The qualified candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, advanced technical expertise, a deep understanding of operational and financial reporting, as well as empirical data analysis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed financial models to support short-term and long-term business planning and forecasting.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and variances to identify risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to optimize financial and operational performance.
• Prepare and present recurring reports to ownership, leadership team and operational management, offering clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate the fiscal impact of strategic initiatives and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Drive the implementation of the best practices and automation tools, particularly within the established ERP system, AI platforms, and advanced Excel applications (Power-Bi and Power Query), to enhance the efficiency of FP&A processes.
• Provide detailed information and play a key role in the comprehensive budgeting process and provide accurate forecasting insights for revenue, expenses related to operations leading to potential profitability outcomes.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, building out, managing, and presenting KPI's to leadership or board.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems data management and Power-BI is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and operational information clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.