Senior FP&A Analyst

Job Title: Senior FP&A / Planning Systems Developer (Abacum, Anaplan, Pigment)

Location: Remote – Preference for Eastern U.S. Time Zones

Role Type: Full-time | Remote

Compensation: $50k - $70k + bonus (depending on experience level)

Language Requirements: Fluent English (Written and Verbal)

We are looking for a motivated senior analyst to join our client`s planning systems team and develop expertise across Abacum, Anaplan, and Pigment. No prior technology skills required – we will train you from the ground up. What matters most is a solid foundation in finance and accounting, strong logic, and a desire to build a career in financial transformation. You will work directly with senior architects to design models, automate reporting, and help companies run their financial planning processes more intelligently.


Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting models within Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms.
• Translate accounting, FP&A, and business requirements into scalable financial models and structured planning logic.
• Support month-end close processes, forecasting cycles, and ongoing financial planning activities within tools such as Abacum, Anaplan, and Pigment.
• Gather business requirements from finance stakeholders and collaborate to design effective planning solutions.
• Document model structures, assumptions, business rules, and data flows to ensure maintainability and transparency.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), end-user training, and deployment of financial planning solutions.
• Integrate ERP and accounting system data into EPM platforms to support automated reporting and planning processes.
• Develop and enhance dashboards for P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, budgeting, and financial performance analysis.
• Troubleshoot model, data, and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior consultants, architects, and clients to support finance transformation initiatives across multiple industries.


Must - Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or an MBA.
• Strong understanding of financial statements including Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Knowledge of core accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new technologies and financial planning platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting and client-facing environment


Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) through internships, academic projects, or professional experience.
• Experience with Excel-based financial modeling and data analysis.
• Interest in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), SaaS platforms, and financial technology solutions.
• Exposure to ERP systems, accounting software, or business process automation tools.
• Basic knowledge of coding, scripting, databases, or systems integration concepts.
• Experience supporting financial transformation, reporting, or planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Abacum, Anaplan, Pigment, Adaptive Planning, or similar planning solutions.


Career Growth Opportunities

• Become a multi-platform Financial Planning & EPM Developer within 12 months.
• Company-sponsored certification paths in Abacum, Anaplan, and Pigment.
• Direct mentorship from experienced enterprise architects and finance transformation leaders.
• Exposure to clients across banking, technology, private equity, and corporate sectors.
• Long-term career progression toward Finance Transformation Consultant and Enterprise Planning Architect roles.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in financial systems, business process automation, and enterprise-scale planning solutions.