Senior FP&A Analyst

Description

At Purple Wave, finance is more than reporting the numbers—it’s helping shape what comes next. We’re looking for a

At Purple Wave, finance is more than reporting the numbers—it’s helping shape what comes next. We’re looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst who can bring financial insight, analytical rigor, and a forward-looking mindset to our growing organization. You’ll take ownership of the full planning and forecasting cycle, translate complex financial data into actionable insights, and serve as a trusted resource for leaders across the business.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis professional to join Purple Wave, Inc. as our Senior FP&A Analyst. This is a key individual contributor role where you will serve as the driving force behind our financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical efforts. You will own the complete financial planning cycle—from budget development and sales forecasting to cash flow management—while uncovering actionable insights that drive business decisions across the organization.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on strategic business decisions.
• A collaborative, growing organization with strong support from leadership.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Work with cutting-edge financial systems and modern analytical tools.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including revenue, operating expense, and capital forecasts.
• Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly sales forecasts with sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and analysis to support liquidity planning and working capital management.
• Analyze financial statements, transaction data, and operational metrics to identify trends, anomalies, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and other departments to gather data, validate assumptions, and deliver targeted financial insights.
• Manage and reconcile Sage Intacct and other financial systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Use AI tools and automation to streamline analysis, improve efficiency, and uncover deeper insights.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and financial models to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.

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• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of direct experience in FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, and data visualization.
• Hands‑on experience with Sage Intacct or similar enterprise accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial models, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to elevate and ask questions.
• Exceptional communication skills—ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Comfort with AI tools and automation (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Power Query, Python) for financial analysis and process improvement.
• Spanish speaking bi‑lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates may be requested to complete position specific skills assessments.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to satisfactorily complete a background check.

• Familiarity with e‑commerce, marketplace, auction, or B2B SaaS business models.
• Experience preparing board‑level or executive presentations.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• CPA, CFA, or MBA.
• Prior experience leading cross‑functional initiatives or working as a one‑person finance team.

• Full‑time Salaried Exempt, not eligible for overtime.
• Office hours are 8am‑5pm,…