Financial Analyst (Interim) POST NUMBER: 188508

Job Title: Financial Analyst (Interim) Location: Remote (EST hours required) or Hybrid (New York City preferred) Compensation: $50–60/hour Employment Type: Contract (ongoing) Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support the intersection of FP&A, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and operational finance during an exciting period of growth. This individual will partner cross-functionally with Finance and Operations to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve planning processes, identify cost savings opportunities, and help build scalable infrastructure for the business. A key focus of this role will be leveraging AI-enabled forecasting tools to automate manual processes and improve decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytical, operationally minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced consumer products environment. Key Responsibilities Support FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and demand planning initiatives. Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed bottom-up financial models and forecasts. Validate forecasting assumptions and continuously improve forecast accuracy. Partner closely with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance to improve cross-functional planning. Analyze inventory, demand trends, and operational metrics to support business decisions. Identify supply chain efficiencies and cost savings opportunities through financial analysis. Standardize reporting processes across multiple manufacturing and supply chain partners. Leverage AI tools (including Claude) to automate forecasting and reporting processes while identifying additional automation opportunities. Drive continuous process improvements that support scalability and future growth. Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Analysis, or a related finance function. Experience supporting both FP&A and Demand Planning. Background within consumer products, manufacturing, food & beverage, retail, or other inventory-intensive industries is required. Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. Advanced Excel proficiency with experience building and maintaining complex financial models. Ability to partner effectively with both Finance and Operations teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders. Experience utilizing AI tools to improve finance processes is highly preferred. Candidates should be enthusiastic about adopting new technologies and identifying automation opportunities. Preferred Experience Exposure to inventory management and supply chain finance. Experience working with multiple manufacturing partners or complex inventory reporting environments. Demonstrated success improving financial processes and implementing scalable planning solutions. Familiarity with AI-assisted workflow automation, forecasting, or business planning tools. Work Environment Fully remote candidates will be considered (must work Eastern Time business hours). Hybrid candidates based in the New York City area are preferred.