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