Senior FP&A Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior FP&A Specialist to serve as a strategic finance partner within a dynamic, multinational organization. This role is responsible for driving enterprise-level financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and executive decision support for the North American Relationship Business. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial and data analysis capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Partnership

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Relationship Sales and Operations Leadership, providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the North American Relationship Business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business opportunities, risks, and performance drivers.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the monthly forecasting process for the North American Relationship Business, including financial modeling, analysis, leadership presentations, and forecast submissions in accordance with corporate timelines.
• Conduct weekly analysis of actual business performance and present key insights, trends, and recommended actions to Finance Leadership.
• Support quarterly variance analysis of actual results against plan, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Consolidate, analyze, and present financial results, dashboards, and business outlooks to Sales and Finance Leadership.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects that drive strategic business decisions.

Business Performance & Analytics

• Develop and enhance financial models, analytics, and reporting capabilities to support business performance management.
• Partner with Operations, and other functional teams to identify opportunities for growth, profitability improvement, and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, process efficiency, automation, and scalability within FP&A.
• Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of financial systems, planning tools, and reporting platforms.
• Champion best practices in financial planning, reporting, and performance management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or a related finance function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts and insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and enterprise planning tools preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and collaborative business environment.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• CPA, CFA, or similar professional certification.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence business leaders.
• Experience within technology, manufacturing, or other complex global organizations.