Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Description Position Overview The FP&A Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes. This mission-critical position entails working in a high energy environment collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business performance and strategic decision-making. It is essential to have a full understanding of both accounting and business operations with the ability provide insights on current and future financial conditions geared toward managing and shaping the organizations financial strategy.

Looking for a qualified candidate that will be reporting to the Irvine office with a hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, MBA) is a plus.
• Eight (8)+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related roles ideally experience in SAAS/Software/B2B industry.
• Understanding of financial statements, (each P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear and actionable insights.
• Strong analytical mind, ability to synthesize complex matters and present issues and recommendations in a clear manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable in building relationships with colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high impact environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience in NetSuite, SAPBFC, PowerBI and other accounting software highly desired.

Essential Functions Financial Modeling

• Work cross-functionally with Accounting, Sales Ops, Professional Services and Management to establish and monitor performance targets, trends and outcomes.
• Develop financial projections and build financial models to support the Sales organization to ensure maximization of profitability and margin recognition within Business Lines
• Produce analysis on request

Financial reporting

• Analyze and interpret financial results, highlighting key variances against budgets, forecasts and prior periods. Identify trends, patterns and areas of concern or opportunity. Provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor production of operational and financial KPI for required Management reporting as per specific calendars.
• Produce monthly business review for Management and Arkance Leadership Team
• Prepare accurate and insightful financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for Management.
• Prepare financial modeling of sales results, expectations and projections
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and relevant data

Budget & Forecasts

• Build financial budgets & forecasts to support Management in meeting expectations, targets and required results
• Provide guidance and support to Business Unit Leaders in developing their budgets and forecasts
• Support budgeting and forecasting presentations to internal management & external stakeholders
• Design relevant models & templates
• All other duties as assigned
• Duties and assignments are subject to change

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged period of sitting, with occasional standing
• Continuous use of computers and other office equipment

Company Culture & Core Values Culture

• Open and consistent communication at all levels
• Fun atmosphere: Happy employees are productive employees
• Lead by example
• Respect for people and process
• One team: Whether we succeed, or we fail, we do so together
• Creativity and “outside the box” thinking is highly encouraged

Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Words and actions in complete alignment
• Commitment to Excellent Service: Providing quality work and follow-through
• Accountability: Responsible to our coworkers, our customers and ourselves
• Trust and Mutual Respect: The foundation for win-win relationships

Pay Range For This Position $100,000 - $160,000