About the job
Our client is a US-based fractional CFO firm, based in Seattle, who works with US startups and small to medium sized high growth companies. We are looking for an amazing FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Analyst to join their Finance team as a remote contractor working 40 hours per week on a US Pacific Standard Time Zone. Some flexibility on schedule is okay.
They will be responsible for providing valuable financial insights and analysis to support US startup clients in various industries ranging from tech, real estate, e-commerce and more.
Success in this position involves detailed financial forecasting skills, being able to build Excel models for different business types (SaaS, hardware, real estate, e-commerce, etc.) and working closely with management to drive insights from data. Other responsibilities include tracking actual results against budgets, and collaborating with various departments to optimize financial outcomes. The FP&A Analyst plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company's financial goals are met and in optimizing financial efficiency.
This is an amazing opportunity for someone who enjoys working with multiple startups, thinking through different types of business drivers, working closely with management on budgeting and KPIs and taking ownership over their work. The right candidate will be very skilled with Excel modeling and can easily build and forecast 3 statement models.
THE ROLE:
As an FP&A Analyst, your essential responsibilities and duties include:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
They will be responsible for providing valuable financial insights and analysis to support US startup clients in various industries ranging from tech, real estate, e-commerce and more.
Success in this position involves detailed financial forecasting skills, being able to build Excel models for different business types (SaaS, hardware, real estate, e-commerce, etc.) and working closely with management to drive insights from data. Other responsibilities include tracking actual results against budgets, and collaborating with various departments to optimize financial outcomes. The FP&A Analyst plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company's financial goals are met and in optimizing financial efficiency.
This is an amazing opportunity for someone who enjoys working with multiple startups, thinking through different types of business drivers, working closely with management on budgeting and KPIs and taking ownership over their work. The right candidate will be very skilled with Excel modeling and can easily build and forecast 3 statement models.
THE ROLE:
As an FP&A Analyst, your essential responsibilities and duties include:
- Detailed financial modeling in Excel across all 3 statements - both historical and forecasting
- Ability to analyze financial data and develop appropriate KPIs
- Ability to extract data from various systems
- Ability to utilize extracted data to analyze and create business insights
- Create dashboards based on financial and non-financial information
- Knowledgeable about various FP&A and business intelligence software tools
- Cash flow forecasting
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
- High proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis.
- Knowledge of financial principles and accounting standards.
- Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive compensation package that includes monthly base, plus annual bonus and monthly stipends for health, vision, Internet and access to upskilling opportunities.
- Generous PTO policy
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
