Financial Analyst, FP&A

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Job Description:

The Principal Financial Analyst, FP&A is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and decision-support activities. This role serves as an FP&A subject matter expert for assigned areas and partners with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. The Principal Financial Analyst leads high-impact analytical workstreams, improves FP&A processes, and provides informal leadership and mentorship to other analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision-support work for assigned areas or enterprise-level initiatives.

• Own high-visibility FP&A deliverables, including management reporting, forecast analysis, operating reviews, and executive-ready materials.

• Develop and maintain driver-based models for forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and performance management.

• Analyze financial results, operating metrics, business trends, and key performance indicators to identify actionable insights.

• Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business performance, investment decisions, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.

• Lead annual planning and recurring forecast processes for assigned areas, including assumption review, variance analysis, and risk/opportunity assessment.

• Support full financial statement forecasting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and covenant-related analysis as needed.

• Review and improve reporting packages, models, templates, and analytical standards to ensure consistency and quality.

• Mentor analysts and provide guidance on modeling, reporting, variance analysis, and business communication.

• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on close-related analysis, accrual review, and forecast-to-actual performance.

• Identify and lead process improvements that strengthen planning accuracy, reporting efficiency, data quality, and financial insight.

• Support financial systems, reporting automation, and data transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar advanced credential preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or related analytical role.

• Significant experience with financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, planning, and financial modeling.

• Experience preparing materials and insights for senior leadership.

• Experience with financial systems, planning tools, and ERP/reporting platforms preferred.

• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement relationships preferred.

• Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills.

• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, recommendations, and business narratives.

• Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial results to operational drivers.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to lead through influence without direct authority.

• High intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.

Flexible work hours may be required at times to support critical deadlines, planning cycles, global stakeholders, or business needs. Travel may be required occasionally based on business needs.

The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position based on a good faith assessment of the role and market data at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, each candidate’s compensation offer may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, your geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience along with the requirements of the position. This position may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other employee benefits. Specific details will be provided during the interview process. Datasite reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.