Business Analyst – FP&A and Business Partnering

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and business‑focused Business Analyst to support strategic decision‑making across the organization. This role will work closely with the FP&A team and business leaders to develop business cases, perform financial and operational analysis, evaluate investment opportunities, and provide insights that drive business performance.

• Develop detailed business cases for strategic initiatives, capital investments, new product introductions, operational improvements, and growth opportunities.
• Perform financial modeling, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and ROI assessments.
• Evaluate project economics, profitability, payback periods, and investment returns.
• Support leadership in making data‑driven decisions through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Partner with the FP&A team during annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Assist with monthly financial reviews and variance analysis.
• Support operating expense planning and monitoring across business functions.
• Analyze revenue, margin, cost, and profitability trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Help prepare executive‑level presentations and financial reports.
• Work closely with functional leaders to understand business drivers, operational challenges, and strategic priorities.
• Translate business requirements into financial and analytical frameworks.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
• Facilitate discussions between Finance and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on key initiatives.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and management reports to support decision‑making.
• Improve reporting processes and automate recurring analyses where possible.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of data used in business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve business performance.
• Support implementation of new tools, reporting capabilities, and analytical frameworks.
• Drive standardization of business case methodologies and financial evaluation processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in Business Analysis, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Experience developing financial models and business cases.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Net Suite preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.

• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.

• High‑quality business cases that support strategic decision‑making.
• Improved forecasting accuracy and business insights.
• Effective partnership with business leaders and FP&A teams.
• Timely delivery of analytical support for key initiatives.
• Identification and execution of opportunities that improve financial and operational performance.

At Fluence, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.