Senior Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A)

They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to join their team! High visibility role with regular senior management interaction Financial Planning: Partner with business and finance stakeholders to gather, validate, and challenge financial assumptions, with particular focus on expense drivers and cost center structures. Prepare and deliver planning and forecasting outputs that provide transparency into performance, risks, and opportunities for senior FP&A leaders and business stakeholders.

Identify risks and opportunities within financial results and forecasts, escalating material items with well-supported analysis and recommendations. Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs to track business and expense performance, communicating insights effectively to stakeholders. System, Data & Process Enhancement: Improve planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to increase automation, scalability, and data integrity, including transitions away from manual or spreadsheet-heavy workflows.

Apply strong data discipline to ensure consistency, governance, and control across FP&A outputs, particularly in relation to expense management and cost reporting. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, recommending process enhancements, and sharing best practices across the global FP&A function. Support and contribute to enhancements of FP&A systems, tools, and data processes in partnership with BAU and project teams.

Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred. Typically, 3+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance role. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power query) and Power BI report development preferred. Strong experience working with planning systems and analysis tools, including hands-on data extraction and management. Accounting knowledge combined with advanced financial analysis and modelling skills.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

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