Strategic Financial Analyst, FP&A

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the main finance liaison for one or multiple business units or functions.

• Establish trusted relationships with the Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders.

• Take ownership of the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term planning processes.

• Examine monthly and quarterly financial results against budget and forecast.

• Identify variance drivers and convert them into actionable insights for leadership.

• Collaborate on pricing, headcount planning, investment cases, and new product launches.

• Develop financial models and business cases to facilitate decision-making.

• Prepare materials suitable for board and ELT presentations, monthly business reviews, KPI dashboards, and ad hoc analyses.

• Recognize business trends, risks, and opportunities while providing recommendations.

• Enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and FP&A tools and systems.

• Coordinate with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and other departments to ensure consistent and accurate financial data.

• Serve as a trusted advisor who challenges assumptions and aids leaders in making informed decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• 3–6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or a similar analytical role.

• Proven experience in presenting to and influencing senior leaders (VP-level and above).

• Proficient financial modeling skills in Excel/Google Sheets; ability to build models from scratch.

• Familiarity with FP&A or BI tools such as Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Tableau, or Power BI is a significant advantage.

• Strong SQL or data manipulation skills are a plus but not mandatory.

• Excellent communication skills; capable of translating complex financial concepts into clear, business-relevant language for non-financial audiences.

• Inquisitive, proactive, and comfortable constructively pushing back when data suggests an alternative narrative.

• High attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the broader context.

• Able to navigate ambiguity and prioritize among competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Casual work environment with remote work flexibility.

• Health and dental insurance provided.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (dependent on role).

• Paid holidays included.

• Up to 4 weeks of paid bonding leave available.

• Tuition reimbursement program offered.

• Employee Assistance Program providing free counseling 24/7/365, financial counseling, legal guidance, and adoption assistance services.

• 24/7 access to virtual medical care through Teladoc.

• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations.

• Regional discounts and perks available.

• Opportunities to engage in charitable events and contribute to the community.

• Extensive video libraries for soft skill and role-specific training accessible 24/7.

• Live training sessions offered throughout the year.

• Remote-first global work community.

• Flexible collaboration options available in the office or virtually.