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

ProducePay • Full-time • Remote (Los Angeles, CA, US) • 4m ago

ProducePay is a dynamic and rapidly growing fintech company that is aiming to reduce fresh produce supply chain waste by producing a predictable commerce platform, giving growers and buyers unprecedented control and insight into their operations. This allows for earlier and easier access to capital which has traditionally been a major pain point for our customers, We are committed to excellence, innovation, and fostering a collaborative work environment where every team member's contributions are valued.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Analyst of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The ideal candidate will focus on gathering data, updating monthly reports, and supporting other duties. This role is critical for ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the company's financial planning processes.

Responsibilities

Collect and consolidate financial data for monthly reports and forecasts
Update and maintain financial models to ensure accuracy in forecasting
Prepare materials and reports for executive meetings, including detailed financial summaries
Manage the monthly operating expense forecasting process, ensuring precise and timely updates
Integrate relevant financial models into a consolidated format to support monthly analysis and strategic discussions
Work with various departments to ensure alignment and accuracy in financial reporting and forecasting
Facilitate purchase order, accrual, and reconciliation processes to maintain a feedback loop between planning and actuals
Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure expenses and invoices meet operational expectations and make necessary adjustments
Maintain accountability with business partners for accurate forecasts and clear communication of financial results
Understand business partners' operational and strategic plans, identifying opportunities and challenges
Partner with the accounting function to ensure accurate alignment of expenses and invoices with operational expectations
Oversee the monthly close process, identifying significant operating expense entries and making necessary adjustments
Draft monthly P&L financial summaries with detailed analysis for executive-level review
Support ad-hoc financial analysis as ProducePay scales and integrates new software solutions
Conduct financial analysis for strategic projects, including competitive analysis and new product development
Identify and implement opportunities to improve business and finance processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience working with large data sets and conducting trend analysis for forecasting
Understanding of GAAP Accounting and financial reporting
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and knowledge of database and accounting systems software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Data Warehouses)
Nice-to-Have Skills: Prior experience in the fintech or lending industry; advanced Excel skills, including formulas like Sumifs, Index Match, Xlookup/Vlookup, Pivot Tables, and Macro creation; experience with executive-level PowerPoint deck creation and presentation and experience rolling out new products and analyzing their financials

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