FP&A Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the comprehensive financial model, which encompasses P&L, budgets, forecasts, headcount planning, scenario analyses, and unit economics.

• Generate weekly performance reports monitoring MRR, bookings, and revenue relative to targets.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports that detail revenue, EBITDA, year-to-date figures, MRR, and overall outlook.

• Clarify budget variances, identify the underlying causes, and suggest modifications to model assumptions.

• Manage utilization models by department, role, and individual, including Shadow FTEs, linking them to gross margin and unit economics.

• Collaborate with Managing Directors on hiring requests and evaluate the timing of hires based on utilization, pipeline, and margin effects.

• Develop and maintain the compensation dashboard for department heads and compile quarterly KPI metrics for incentive plans.

• Conduct cohort analysis focusing on retention, expansion, and lifetime value segmented by client cohort.

• Assess media mix and profitability by client and service line, proposing changes to pricing, scope, and staffing as necessary.

• Review the work of peers, including comparisons of budget versus actuals, model amendments, payout calculations, and vendor payments against budgets.

• Utilize AI tools such as Claude to enhance analysis, automate repetitive tasks, and create efficient workflows.

• Enhance the precision, consistency, and efficiency of financial processes and reporting.

• Execute ad hoc analyses and special projects as required.

• Report directly to the SVP of Finance and collaborate with Finance Operations, AR & Billing, and department Managing Directors.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional experience in FP&A, private equity, investment banking, transaction services, or consulting.

• Proven experience in constructing and maintaining intricate financial models.

• Advanced skills in Google Sheets or Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, dynamic formulas, and scenario analysis.

• Understanding of unit economics in a services environment, which includes capacity, utilization, billable rates, and margins, or a strong capacity to learn quickly.

• Proficient in crafting clear management reports that articulate changes, reasons for those changes, and recommended actions.

• Experience utilizing AI tools like Claude for analysis, automation, or enhancements to workflows.

• Capable of forming and defending recommendations that are data-driven.

• Strong analytical, organizational, accuracy-focused, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

• Experience in an agency or professional services firm is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO plus local holidays (specific to your region).

• Remote-first culture.

• Parental leave.

• Opportunities for growth and interdisciplinary development.