
Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist
$20 - $50/hour pay
Required Skills
financial modeling
budgeting
forecasting
data analysis
Job Description
Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist
Job Type: Part-time
Location: Remote (Worldwide)
Job Summary
Join our customer's team as a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist, where your expertise in financial modeling and data-driven decision-making will shape strategic outcomes. This part-time, fully remote position offers the opportunity to collaborate globally while delivering actionable insights and supporting critical business planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Analyze financial data, identify trends, and deliver clear, data-backed recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and review of detailed budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
- Structure and manipulate large datasets in Excel to deliver precise, actionable analyses.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Prepare and communicate financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
- Record and articulate analytical reasoning through concise, well-structured walkthroughs, ensuring clarity for diverse audiences.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) role.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including structuring datasets and executing analytical workflows.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex concepts to varied audiences.
- Experience preparing clear, documented walkthroughs of your analysis and recommendations.
- Proven ability to extract key insights from financial data and present findings in a logical, compelling manner.
- Self-motivated, able to manage competing priorities, and thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with international teams or supporting global business operations.
- Familiarity with modern BI tools and financial planning software.
- Professional certification in finance (e.g., CFA, CPA) or related field.