Senior FP&A Analyst
Job description
About the role
Owner is actively searching for a Senior FP&A Analyst to take ownership of the financial planning, forecasting, and performance tracking initiatives that define the company's economic trajectory. This position is centered on the construction and automation of robust financial infrastructure, moving beyond simple reporting to build dynamic systems that generate insight automatically. You will leverage modern software and artificial intelligence capabilities to analyze complex business dynamics and guide strategic decision-making at the highest level. The role requires a deep partnership with operational and executive stakeholders to translate business activity into clear financial narratives and actionable strategies. You will be responsible for enhancing the accuracy of forecasts and improving overall profitability by providing unprecedented visibility into the key drivers of performance. The focus is on building tools and frameworks that allow the business to adapt quickly and make confident decisions in a rapidly evolving market. You will not just analyze the numbers; you will architect the systems that produce them, ensuring efficiency and reliability for the entire organization.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Architect and maintain advanced financial models and forecasting systems that serve as the central nervous system for company planning and high-stakes decisions.
- Drive strategic investment and growth initiatives by conducting deep analyses of unit economics, cohort retention, and customer lifetime value to identify the most profitable pathways.
- Utilize artificial intelligence and cutting-edge automation tools to eliminate manual data processing, creating intelligent, self-service dashboards that deliver real-time insights.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and operations to align on strategic planning, translating complex financial data into clear narratives that guide resource allocation at the executive level.
- Implement rigorous methodologies to improve forecast accuracy, reduce variance, and enhance profit margins by isolating and addressing the primary performance drivers within the business.
- Act as a key collaborator in enterprise-wide initiatives, working closely with product, finance, and leadership teams to implement data-driven insights that optimize financial outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Design and deploy scalable financial processes and infrastructure that empower the organization with self-serve reporting capabilities, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating decision cycles.
- Monitor business health through the development of sophisticated key performance indicators and dashboards, providing proactive analysis that highlights emerging risks and opportunities.
- Lead the documentation and standardization of financial methodologies, ensuring consistency, transparency, and auditability across all planning and reporting functions.
- Champion a culture of data literacy by enabling non-finance stakeholders with the tools and understanding necessary to interpret financial metrics and drive their own performance improvements.
Requirements
- Bring 2-4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, investment banking, or corporate finance, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex financial analysis.
- Show a proven history of using AI for workflow automation, analysis acceleration, or the development of sophisticated tools that enhance productivity and accuracy.
- Maintain strong and advanced modeling skills specifically for accurate forecasting, streamlined reporting, and dynamic scenario planning that can adapt to changing business conditions.
- Exhibit a high degree of capability in cross-functional collaboration, effectively partnering with diverse teams to turn strategic plans into actionable and measurable initiatives.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, working independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for colleagues without a finance background.
- Possess a genuine eagerness to build and maintain scalable financial processes, implement robust self-serve reporting frameworks, and provide strategic decision support that impacts the entire business.
- Have a strong commitment to data integrity and security, understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all financial operations and reporting.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience within a high-growth startup environment where agility and rapid iteration are core to the business strategy.
- Practical familiarity with SQL for data manipulation or Sigma for advanced analytics and reporting within a cloud environment.
Practical notes
The position offers comprehensive health coverage, unlimited paid time off, and a range of additional perks designed to support work-life integration. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Be aware of employment scams; all legitimate communications will originate exclusively from email email addresses, and no interviews or offers will be conducted via email or chat channels. Applicants are reminded to verify the official sender before sharing any personal or financial information. The role is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work location within the United States. There are no specific travel requirements or visa sponsorships mentioned for this position at this time. The start date is not specified and will be determined based on the needs of the business and the successful candidate's availability.