FP&A Analyst
Job description
About the role
Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst Opportunity
Solidcore is currently recruiting for a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst position. This role represents a significant career step for a professional seeking to establish themselves within the fitness industry. The position is based within a collaborative and supportive team environment that values growth and contribution. Candidates will find a structure that encourages development while contributing to the company's strategic direction. The role provides a platform to apply analytical rigor to real business challenges in a dynamic setting. You will be expected to ask critical questions about the data and the underlying business drivers. Success in this position requires a proactive mindset and a willingness to translate numbers into actionable stories. The environment is designed to foster learning while delivering high-impact results.
The position is classified as a Corporate, full-time role. The work arrangement is hybrid, requiring three days of presence at the office location. The office is situated in Arlington, Virginia, in close proximity to Washington D.C. This setup provides a balance between remote flexibility and in-person collaboration.
Compensation and Scope
The compensation package for this role is competitive. The annual salary range is set between eighty-five thousand dollars and one hundred ten thousand dollars. This range reflects the scope of responsibility and the value the candidate will bring to the organization. The role is designed for a high level of engagement and ownership.
Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming complex operational data into strategic insights. A primary duty involves owning the modeling process, providing clear explanations, and developing foresight for the brand. This work directly influences how leadership perceives risk and opportunity. Key functions include the design of intake procedures. These routines serve to clarify requests, align on specific metrics, and prepare the necessary data for analysis. You will construct both models and narratives. This process converts inputs such as studio membership figures, lead generation, and payroll data into coherent forecasts.
Another critical duty is the review of performance against the established plan. This involves isolating the primary drivers of any variance and meticulously documenting all assumptions to support audit requirements. The role requires the creation of concise reports and dashboards. These deliverables are used by leadership in advance of strategic meetings. Further responsibilities involve close partnership with operations teams. You will work together to test various scenarios, adjust staffing assumptions, and anticipate potential capacity constraints. Coordination with partners is also essential to validate membership trends, class utilization rates, and the timing of revenue recognition.
Maintaining tracking tools is a daily task. These tools compare actual financial results against the budget. They specifically highlight movements in membership revenue. The role demands a champion for disciplined processes. This ensures that forecasts, headcount plans, and overall targets remain coherent over time. You will analyze historical patterns to inform future planning cycles. The position requires the evaluation of pricing and promotional impacts on financial performance. You will manage the integrity of the data pipeline to ensure accuracy and reliability. The role involves communicating findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Requirements
Candidates must bring a minimum of three years of professional experience. This experience should be within planning or analysis functions inside a multi-unit business structure. A strong comfort level with numerical data is mandatory. This must be paired with clear written communication skills tailored for non-technical stakeholders. You must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. You must meet firm deadlines while effectively explaining the trade-offs involved to company leaders. Technical proficiency in spreadsheets is essential. You are expected to handle complex joins, pivots, and error checks independently. A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
What you'll do
- Hours: Full-time (Hybrid)
- Travel: None
- Visa: US Work Authorization Required
- Deadline: Apply through the official portal