Lead FP&A Analyst

Lead FP&A Analyst

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit.

Work location:

Hybrid. Role reports to Senior Finance Manager, North America FP&A.

The Lead FP&A Analyst is a critical member of the Finance organization, responsible for delivering meaningful financial insights, driving planning and forecasting excellence, and influencing business decisions through data‑driven analytics. This role serves as a trusted finance partner to senior finance and business leaders, leading reporting and planning activities while continuously improving processes, systems, and analytical capabilities.

• Serve as the lead finance partner and primary point of contact for the timely and accurate delivery of actuals, forecasts, budgets, and long‑range planning activities.
• Lead the preparation, review, and enhancement of reporting packages, financial analyses, and executive‑level presentations across the P&L, Balance Sheet, Free Cash Flow, and key business performance metrics.
• Provide proactive insights, identify business risks and opportunities, and make recommendations to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial information across reporting cycles.
• Partner closely with Business Group Finance (BGF) teams, finance leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand business performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Challenge assumptions and provide independent financial perspectives to improve business outcomes and resource allocation decisions.
• Influence decision‑making through clear communication, financial storytelling, and actionable recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders by providing forward‑looking analysis and strategic insights.
• Drive reporting and analytics excellence through automation, standardization, and implementation of best practices.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, leveraging technology and data analytics tools.
• Translate complex financial and business data into meaningful insights that guide strategic actions.
• Champion continuous improvement and support the transformation of FP&A capabilities through process optimization and modern analytics solutions.
• Ensure strong financial governance, data quality, and compliance with reporting standards and corporate policies.
• Drive integrated, efficient, and scalable planning and reporting processes across the organization.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and establish standardized reporting methodologies to promote consistency across teams and regions.
• Support executive management with ad hoc financial analyses, scenario modeling, and strategic projects as required.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and subject‑matter expertise to junior team members and peers.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives and collaborate effectively across multiple geographies and business units.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and analytical excellence within the FP&A organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, or related finance functions.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Free Cash Flow, with the ability to connect financial performance to business outcomes.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to develop executive‑level presentations and financial analyses.
• Experience working with data visualization and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar).

• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, Economics, or related discipline).
• Experience supporting regional or global finance organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, automation, or finance transformation initiatives.
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