Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Consultant

Job Description: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Consultant

Location: New York City (Hybrid – Locals Preferred)
Duration: 6 Months (C2H)
Total Experience: 8–12 years
Relevant FP&A Experience: 4–6 years

Client is a global leader in data‐driven digital operations, analytics, and AI-enabled finance & accounting transformation . The company provides end‐to‐end financial services support, advanced analytics, and enterprise decision-enablement capabilities across multiple industries.

Role Overview

The FP&A Consultant will support client''s finance leadership by driving budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead and support annual budgets, P&L forecasting, and long‐term financial planning activities.
• Manage monthly and quarterly forecast cycles, highlighting key variances and business drivers.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning and strategic initiatives.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc management reports, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.
• Analyze KPIs across revenue, OPEX, CAPEX, margins, and operational metrics.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities to guide leadership decision-making.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with department heads and business leaders to provide financial insights and operational recommendations.
• Support senior leadership during board presentations, executive reviews, and investor discussions by generating data-driven insights.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for investments, business initiatives, and process improvements.

Technical & Automation Responsibilities

• Develop analytics dashboards and automate reporting workflows using SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Build data pipelines and ensure data accuracy for financial modeling and reporting.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual reporting efforts and enhance visibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8–12 years of total experience, with 4–6 years in FP&A roles.
• Expert-level competence in:
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
  • Financial modeling & scenario analysis
  • Variance analysis, KPI tracking, and management reporting
• Strong hands-on proficiency in SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and finance automation.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem‐solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present insights to senior stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in analytics-driven or data-centric finance organizations.
• Proven ability to work in hybrid environments and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.