FP&A Analyst

Job Description

Financial Planning Analyst | Strategic Employment Partners (SEP)

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at a well-established, family-owned manufacturer, located in Eastern Washington. The company is seeking an FP&A Analyst to become a hands-on member of a lean, growing finance team. This role is critical for owning key financial processes and directly influencing how financial analysis is conducted, including integrating AI-assisted workflows into daily operations. The position offers real ownership over the numbers within a stable company that embraces modern finance practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Eastern Washington
• Pay: $85000–$95000 yearly
• Team: Lean, growing finance team
• Mission: Own the rolling forecast, annual budget process, and variance reporting for a stable manufacturer.
• Tech Stack: AI/LLM tools, Advanced Excel, Financial modeling

What You’ll Actually Do
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Own the company’s rolling forecast and annual budget process from start to finish.
• Reporting & Analysis: Drive variance reporting, providing insights into budget-to-actual performance.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Business Partnering: Partner directly with department leaders to conduct in-depth budget-to-actual analysis.
• Process Improvement: Provide real input into the tools and processes the finance team utilizes for future work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional with core domain knowledge in finance or accounting, including working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience: 2-4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting.
• Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency, strong financial modeling capabilities, and genuine, active use of AI/LLM tools in analytical work.
• Bonus: Prior experience in the manufacturing or SaaS industry.