Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an FP& A Analyst to join an organization in Valencia, California on a Contract basis. This role will support core planning, forecasting, and reporting activities while helping leaders understand financial performance across the business. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting, operations, and senior leadership to deliver meaningful analysis, improve reporting processes, and support key business decisions.
Responsibilities:
• Drive annual budget preparation and recurring forecast cycles by organizing inputs, validating data, and consolidating information from multiple departments.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results by comparing actual performance to budget, forecast, and prior periods, and highlight the main factors behind significant variances.
• Support the close process through schedule preparation and detailed review of general and administrative expenses.
• Produce recurring financial reports and performance review materials for business units, ensuring timely distribution and clear presentation of results.
• Build and refine reporting models, dashboards, and analytical tools that track operating trends, strategic initiatives, and key performance indicators.
• Work directly with department leaders and business partners to answer questions related to reporting, planning assumptions, and financial performance metrics.
• Assist in preparing presentations and supporting materials for executive leadership, board-level discussions, audit-related meetings, and investor-facing updates.
• Contribute to ad hoc modeling, business case analysis, surveys, and special projects that inform senior management decision-making.
• Document and enhance standard procedures for ongoing FP& A activities to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with additional exposure to public company environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including the ability to interpret fluctuations across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities, meet deadlines under pressure, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with enterprise performance management and planning tools such as Hyperion Financial Management, Essbase, or Adaptive Insights is preferred.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and experience supporting engineering environments is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.