Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
@ 8am

Austin, Texas, United States
On Site
Posted 3 days ago

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About the Role

8am is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our growing Finance team at a private equity-backed SaaS & embedded FinTech company. In this hands-on role, you will gain exposure to the financial operations of our business and lead projects to improve financial reporting and forecasting.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare financial reports on trends, profitability, and margins
  • Partner with teams to build annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
  • Support month-end close reviews by analyzing variances
  • Improve weekly and monthly reporting for early trend identification
  • Enhance accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and customer analytics
  • Collaborate on internal reporting changes and improvements
  • Provide ad hoc analysis to support real-time business decisions
  • Aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources

About You

You have a minimum of 3 years of FP&A, private equity, or investment banking experience, with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics. You excel in Excel, possess excellent analytical and communication skills, and are a self-starter dedicated to learning and delivering results.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning
  • Familiarity with Python for financial analysis
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP accounting practices
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools like Tableau

Why 8am?

At 8am, our mission is to empower professionals through trusted and innovative technology. Recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies for 13 consecutive years, our culture is built on continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • Competitive compensation, annual bonuses, equity options, and 401(k) match
  • Flexible time off, paid holidays, and parental leave program
  • Wellness stipends, mental health support, and nutrition coaching
  • Continuous learning programs and professional development opportunities
  • Volunteer time, charitable matching, and team building events

Key Skills/Competency

Senior FP&A Analyst, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, data analysis, Excel, GAAP, Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, Tableau

How to Get Hired at 8am

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research 8am's culture: Explore their mission, values, and growth history.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight FP&A and financial modeling skills.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on Excel and forecasting.
  • Showcase analytical expertise: Provide clear examples of data-driven impact.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced Excel functions and formulas.
Practice budget modeling scenarios.
Study financial reporting and variance analysis.
Revisit data consolidation and forecasting techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved complex finance problems.
Explain how you communicate data insights clearly.
Share experiences collaborating across multiple teams.
Detail handling tight deadlines in financial projects.

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