FP&A Analyst

Rapidly growing, high-tech manufacturer near Portsmouth, NH is seeking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This position partners closely with senior executives within FP&A and finance senior leadership to drive insight into expenses, risks, and operational performance. The role is well suited for candidates with strong FP&A experience in financial modeling, variance analysis, expense forecasting and exposure to complex cost structures such as insurance, risk, or regulated expense environments.

More information below, interested applicants please reach out to Garred Kelly at gkelly@kbwfinancial.com with an updated copy of your resume to learn more.

Responsibilities For The Senior Financial Analyst Position

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes for assigned expense areas, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and long-range expense planning.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, including actuals vs. forecast, forecast vs. forecast, and budget vs. actuals, and clearly communicate drivers to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with business and operational leaders to understand cost drivers, identify savings opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
• Analyze expense performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve financial outcomes.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including both financial and operational metrics, to support performance management.
• Support management of recurring expense programs, including forecasting, payment tracking, and process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, legal, and other internal teams on expense- and risk-related initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, and strategic projects as needed.
  
  

Experience For The Senior Financial Analyst Position

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance, preferably within a large or complex organization.
• Strong experience with Financial modeling and forecasting, Expense management and cost analysis
• Variance reporting and performance analysis
• Exposure to insurance, risk management, or other regulated or enterprise-level expense categories is a plus, but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint presentation capabilities.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or similar), BI tools, and large datasets.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
  
  

Salary: $90,000-$130,000 based on experience competitive benefits

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