Senior FP&A Analyst
Qualifications
Experience Level: Senior Level
- 3-5 years in Analysis, FP&A, operations finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing analytics
- Advanced Excel proficiency and expertise in financial modeling (building models from scratch)
- Strong understanding of operational impact on P&L and balance sheet
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, work independently, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and business partnering skills
- Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing cost analysis
- Experience with ERP systems (Sage 300, MiSys, Epicor, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.)
- Proficiency with BI/analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Tableau)
- Professional designations such as MBA, CPA, or CMA
Full Job Description
Staffing Solutions Enterprises in Youngstown, OH, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst. This critical role is designed to propel strategic growth by leveraging data-driven insights. The successful candidate will spearhead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes, working in close collaboration with executive leadership to deliver essential financial intelligence. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to inform key business decisions, conducting thorough variance analysis, and clearly articulating performance drivers. This position requires a strong partnership with department leaders to ensure financial plans are aligned with operational objectives, diligent identification of reporting inconsistencies or risks, and in-depth analysis of sales, margins, costs, productivity, and profitability trends. The role also involves supporting pricing, cost, and margin analysis for product and customer profitability, assisting with capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and ROI evaluations, and creating executive-level dashboards and reports for leadership and Board presentations. A significant aspect of this role includes analyzing manufacturing cost structures and operational performance to pinpoint efficiency improvements and collaborating with operations leaders on cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
Company
Staffing Solutions Enterprises
Staffing Solutions Enterprises, a leading staffing and recruiting firm based in Youngstown, OH, specializes in providing both contract and permanent staffing solutions to businesses across various ind...