Business Analyst – FP&A and Business Partnering

Fluence•Arlington, VA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-focused Business Analyst to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will work closely with the FP&A team and business leaders to develop business cases, perform financial and operational analysis, evaluate investment opportunities, and provide insights that drive business performance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
3–4 years of experience in Business Analysis, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Consulting, or a related analytical role.
Experience developing financial models and business cases.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Strong Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools experience.
Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to influence and partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed business cases for strategic initiatives, capital investments, new product introductions, operational improvements, and growth opportunities.
Perform financial modeling, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and ROI assessments.
Evaluate project economics, profitability, payback periods, and investment returns.
Support leadership in making data-driven decisions through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Partner with the FP&A team during annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Assist with monthly financial reviews and variance analysis.
Support operating expense planning and monitoring across business functions.
Analyze revenue, margin, cost, and profitability trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Help prepare executive-level presentations and financial reports.
Work closely with functional leaders to understand business drivers, operational challenges, and strategic priorities.
Translate business requirements into financial and analytical frameworks.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
Facilitate discussions between Finance and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on key initiatives.
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance improvement opportunities.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and management reports to support decision-making.
Improve reporting processes and automate recurring analyses where possible.
Ensure consistency and accuracy of data used in business decisions.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve business performance.
Support implementation of new tools, reporting capabilities, and analytical frameworks.
Drive standardization of business case methodologies and financial evaluation processes.