Principal Financial Analyst, FP&A
Core
Senior individual contributor leading complex financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and decision-support activities to evaluate performance and support strategic decision-making.
Role type
Principal Financial Analyst (FP&A), senior IC
Builds
Management reporting, forecast analysis, operating reviews, executive-ready materials, driver-based models for forecasting/budgeting/planning
Domain
Corporate Finance / FP&A / Strategic Planning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, variance analysis, financial statement analysis (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, executive presentation, process improvement, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
MBA, CPA, CFA, experience with financial systems/ERP/reporting platforms, knowledge of internal controls
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, ERP/reporting platforms
Responsibilities
Lead complex financial modeling and scenario analysis; Own high-visibility FP&A deliverables; Develop and maintain driver-based models; Analyze financial results and KPIs to identify insights; Partner with leadership on resource allocation and strategic initiatives; Lead annual planning and recurring forecast processes; Support full financial statement forecasting; Review and improve reporting packages and analytical standards; Mentor analysts on modeling and reporting; Partner with Accounting on accrual review and forecast-to-actual performance; Identify and lead process improvements for planning accuracy and reporting efficiency; Support financial systems automation and data transformation initiatives
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities