FP&A Analyst – Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct financial and operational analyses that support manufacturing performance and business decision-making, which includes capital investments, production efficiency, labor and overhead performance, inventory management, working capital optimization, and cost improvement opportunities.

• Evaluate performance metrics against budgetary standards, forecasts, and previous periods; identify drivers related to volume, mix, productivity, labor, materials, and overhead; and convey actionable recommendations.

• Create financial models and scenario analyses aimed at operational enhancements, capacity investments, cost reduction initiatives, and strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate with Finance and operational leaders to coordinate inputs for annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions to support Finance and Operations.

• Utilize Power Query and SQL to merge, transform, validate, and analyze both financial and operational data.

• Identify reporting requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and design scalable, accurate, user-friendly solutions with thorough ownership and documentation.

• Streamline manual reporting processes and enhance data controls, quality, and consistency.

• Take ownership of assigned analyses, including open-ended investigations that necessitate independent judgment.

• Effectively communicate financial concepts and findings to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Collaborate with operational leaders to pinpoint and quantify improvement opportunities while tracking financial outcomes.

• Assist in the month-end close process by validating operational results, reviewing significant variances, and coordinating follow-ups.

• Act as a cross-trained backup for designated accounting tasks.

• Engage with Finance teams and participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.

• Over 4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, operational finance, or a similar position.

• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and strong financial modeling capabilities are essential.

• Required expertise in Power BI and/or Power Query, inclusive of experience in building and maintaining reporting solutions.

• Preferred experience in supporting manufacturing or operational finance initiatives such as cost, inventory, productivity, or capital analysis.

• Working knowledge of SQL with the ability to query, comprehend, and validate data from various sources is preferred.

• Experience with AI tools, large datasets, ERP systems, and financial or operational reporting tools is advantageous.

• Capable of working autonomously, managing ambiguity, and progressing analyses with minimal guidance.

• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills are required.

• Ability to investigate issues, identify business drivers, and ascertain root causes.

• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

• Sound judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

• Must be able to complete additional job-related screening processes following a conditional offer, as allowed or required by applicable law.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Benefits effective from day one (Health, Dental, Vision).

• Holiday pay effective from day one.

• Vacation and Personal Time Off (prorated & accrued).

• Tuition Reimbursement available.

• Employee Discount Program offered.

• Six Sigma & Lean Training provided.

• Learning & Development Training opportunities available.

• Comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching.