Intermediate FP&A Analyst
Ladders · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $720,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Strengthen financial planning for media company leadership.
- Conduct complex financial modeling and forecasting.
- Lead budgeting and variance analysis processes.
- Analyze KPIs and identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Utilize AI for predictive trend analysis and reporting.
About the role
FP&A Analyst
For our client, we are seeking an Intermediate FP&A Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes that guide business decisions. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a Media environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex financial modeling and forecasting to enhance business growth
- Develop rolling forecasts for improved financial visibility and strategic planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process, aligning it with corporate goals
- Execute variance analysis to assess performance against budget and forecast
- Establish and monitor KPIs like CAC, LTV, and EBITDA for operational excellence
- Collaborate with teams to identify cost optimization opportunities
- Leverage AI and data tools for predictive trend analysis and reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required; MBA or CFA/CPA is a plus
- More than 4 years of hands-on experience in a corporate FP&A environment
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including VBA and Power Query for financial modeling
- Strong understanding of modern data stacks for predictive financial analysis
- Exceptional data storytelling skills to craft narratives from complex datasets for executives
Benefits
- Competitive health and wellness benefits packages
- Paid time off to support work-life balance
- Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events for community building
- Professional growth support through mentorship and education opportunities
- Recognition programs to celebrate employee contributions
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Key skills/competency
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Variance Analysis
- KPI Management
- Data Analysis
- Excel (VBA, Power Query)
- Financial Reporting
- Media Industry
Skills & topics
- FP&A Analyst
- Financial Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Media Industry
- Remote
- Excel
- Data Analysis
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your FP&A experience, Excel skills (VBA, Power Query), and media industry knowledge. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase financial acumen: Emphasize your ability to conduct complex financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Demonstrate data skills: Highlight your experience with modern data stacks, AI tools, and data storytelling for executive reporting.
- Understand the role: Research the media industry and how financial planning drives business decisions in this sector.
- Address qualifications: Clearly state your degree, years of experience, and any relevant certifications (MBA, CFA, CPA).
Technical preparation
Master Excel (VBA, Power Query) for modeling.,Practice complex financial modeling techniques.,Study modern data stacks for analytics.,Prepare to discuss AI tools in finance.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced business decisions.,How do you manage competing financial priorities?,Tell me about a complex financial analysis challenge.,How do you communicate financial data to executives?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected salary for an FP&A Analyst at Ladders?
- The provided compensation for the Intermediate FP&A Analyst role is $650,000 – $720,000 annually. This range reflects the senior nature of the position and the responsibilities involved in guiding business decisions within a leading media company.
- Is visa sponsorship available for this FP&A Analyst position?
- No, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be US-based. This is a key requirement for the remote position.
- What are the key technical skills required for the FP&A Analyst role?
- The role requires advanced proficiency in Excel, including VBA and Power Query for financial modeling. A strong understanding of modern data stacks for predictive financial analysis is also essential. Experience with AI and data tools for trend analysis is a plus.
- What kind of financial analysis will an FP&A Analyst perform?
- An FP&A Analyst will conduct complex financial modeling and forecasting, lead the annual budgeting process, and execute variance analysis. They will also establish and monitor KPIs, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Does Ladders offer professional growth opportunities for an FP&A Analyst?
- Yes, Ladders supports professional growth through mentorship and education opportunities. The company also has recognition programs to celebrate employee contributions, fostering a supportive environment for career development.
- What is the work arrangement for this FP&A Analyst position?
- This is a remote position, open to US-based candidates only. While remote, you will be supporting a leader in the Media space, contributing to their enterprise performance.
- What is the minimum education and experience required for the FP&A Analyst role?
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required. More than 4 years of hands-on experience in a corporate FP&A environment is also necessary. An MBA or CFA/CPA is considered a plus.
- How does the FP&A Analyst role contribute to business decisions at the client company?
- The FP&A Analyst strengthens forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes that directly guide business decisions. They partner with executive leadership to improve planning, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation, influencing enterprise performance.