Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.
• Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions.
• Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights.
• Work on corporate projects and initiatives that impact the entire organization.
• Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, investment banking, or a similar role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with various management levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture.

Required Education and Licensing

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Holds CPA certification or is in the process of achieving it.

*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

*Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.