(FP&A)(Financial Planning & Analysis) Analyst

Location: New Jersey (Onsite/Hybrid)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract-to-Hire

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. The ideal candidate will partner with finance and business stakeholders to provide actionable financial insights, improve reporting processes, and support strategic decision-making. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for full-time conversion after approximately six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Perform monthly financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Build and maintain financial models to support business decisions.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and key business metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and business requirements.
• Identify financial risks and recommend process improvements.
• Support month-end and quarter-end financial close activities.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, complex formulas).
• Experience with ERP and financial planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, or OneStream.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor''s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large enterprise organizations.
• Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau for financial reporting.
• Experience with automation and process improvement initiatives.

Work Authorization

Open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S.

Location Requirement: Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to New Jersey.

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Potential full-time conversion after approximately 6 months based on performance).