Senior FP&A Analyst

Compensation:
To $108K, plus bonus.

This a is hybrid role 3 days in and 2 days out and must be local to Charlotte Area. Client is not offering relocation. Our client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support the global management of operating expenses (OPEX). This role will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to drive disciplined cost management, accurate forecasting, financial reporting, and actionable business insights.

The Financial Analyst will play an important role in month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, OPEX analysis, headcount and cost management, and capital expenditure oversight. The position also provides an opportunity to leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to streamline reporting, automate processes, and improve the overall effectiveness of the finance function. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team that values analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.

• Monitor, analyze, and report global OPEX spending across functional areas.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve cost management and spending efficiency.
• Communicate key cost drivers and financial insights to business leaders.

• Support and execute month-end close activities related to OPEX.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining strong financial controls and accuracy.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and analytical reviews of account balances.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for OPEX.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop accurate, data-driven forecasts.
• Analyze changes in business activity and their impact on financial performance.

• Monitor headcount trends and labor-related expenses.
• Analyze workforce costs and provide insights to support workforce planning.
• Partner with business leaders to align headcount and labor spending with financial targets.

• Track and report monthly capital expenditures for the assigned operating unit.
• Analyze capital spending against budget and forecast.
• Partner with business teams to ensure capital investments remain aligned with financial objectives.

• Serve as a finance partner to cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders.
• Lead monthly OPEX reviews, providing visibility into actual spending, variances, and forecast updates.
• Clearly communicate financial performance, trends, and key cost drivers.
• Translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.

• Provide financial analysis in response to leadership and business needs.
• Support analysis of key spending categories, including travel, samples, relocation, and expatriate expenses.
• Lead or support process improvement, simplification, and reporting initiatives.

• Leverage digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance financial analysis and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency.
• Help advance data-driven approaches to OPEX management and financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Experience partnering across functions to solve complex business and financial problems.
• Working knowledge of financial and management…