Job Title: FP&A Analyst
Location: Matawan, NJ
(onsite)
Duration: Full-time
Job Description:
Position
Summary
We
are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical FP&A Analyst to
join our Finance team on a full-time basis. This role is responsible for
supporting financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and strategic analysis
to help drive business performance and decision-making across the organization.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in finance and accounting,
exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial
insights effectively to stakeholders.
Key
Responsibilities
- Prepare,
analyze, and distribute financial reports related to key company volume
and business trends.
- Maintain and
publish Merchandising Sales and Income Tracking Reports.
- Perform
month-end and period-end income statement variance analysis against budget
and prior-year results.
- Partner with
department leaders to understand financial drivers and provide actionable
business insights.
- Participate in
the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Assist in
developing quarterly and annual Board of Directors presentations and
executive reporting packages.
- Prepare ad hoc
financial analyses and reports to support acquisitions, financing
activities, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives.
- Analyze
financial and operational data to identify trends and recommend actions.
- Develop improved
financial planning processes, reporting tools, and analytical
methodologies.
- Utilize
statistical and analytical techniques to evaluate data and communicate
findings.
- Collaborate
closely with Merchandising and cross-functional business teams.
- Effectively
manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Required
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience
- 3-4 years of
experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial
Analysis, Auditing, or a related finance function.
- Experience
working within a complex, multi-department general ledger environment.
Technical
Skills
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong working
knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience with
SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
- Solid
understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance
analysis.
- Strong knowledge
of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and Balance Sheets.
