Summary
The Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) supports the organization's budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis processes, partnering with business leaders to provide insights that drive informed decision-making and support strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes.
- Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year, and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to management.
- Partner with department leaders to develop budgets and forecasts that reflect business trends, operational initiatives, and strategic priorities.
- Analyze spending trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
- Maintain and enhance financial models to support decision-making, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Support the administration, reporting, and ongoing enhancement of Workday Adaptive Planning.
- Perform cost-benefit analyses, scenario modeling, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
- Assist with monthly close activities and coordinate with accounting on accruals, reclassifications, and financial reporting.
- Prepare financial reports, presentations, and support analyses for management and leadership meetings.
- Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience RequirementsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred or relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Experience
- Three (3) or more years in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, or related analytical roles.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Experience working with financial planning systems such as Workday Adaptive Planning preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Experience in for-profit organizations or associations is preferred.
Certifications - NA
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data, including financial statements.
- Strong ability to multi-task and adhere to tight deadlines.
- Proven expertise in utilizing Workday Adaptive Planning for budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling.
- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and build consensus across teams and various levels of management.
- Commitment to high standards, customer service, integrity, and ethics.
- Self-motivated, with a sense of autonomy, initiative, and responsibility.
- Ability to effectively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and improve overall work quality.
Physical Requirements
This position operates in a typical office environment (which includes a home office setting) and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office equipment.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds as needed.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.
Work EnvironmentHybrid Schedule (3 Days In-Office/2 Days Remote)
This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote. Employees must be available during standard business hours, with core hours beginning between 8:00–9:00 a.m. and concluding between 5:00–6:00 p.m. local time.
Travel: Occasional 0 – 10%
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The hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. This range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.