Financial Analyst Contractor

KAYGEN•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KAYGEN is seeking FP&A practitioners to support the financial planning and analysis function of a technology organization. These roles will initially absorb existing FP&A work currently handled by the internal team, freeing current team members to take on net-new initiatives. Each practitioner is expected to independently own a defined area of the portfolio following an initial onboarding period. Beyond executing established processes, we are looking for individuals who will actively drive process improvement, streamlining and making existing workflows more efficient so they can deliver more over time.

Requirements

Proven background in FP&A with a strong grasp of core financial concepts, planning, and forecasting
Demonstrated ability to work with contracts, POs, and vendor quotes
Experience engaging and managing stakeholders across multiple levels
Strong communication skills able to explain the "why" behind forecasting approaches
A clear process-improvement mindset, with examples of streamlining or improving existing processes
Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of an assigned area

Nice To Haves

Experience in or supporting a technology / tech organization, providing perspective on the needs of a digital business
Familiarity with Apptio (preferred, not required; the right candidate can be trained on the tool)

Responsibilities

Deliver core FP&A activities including forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
Review and interpret contracts, purchase orders, quotes, and vendor documentation to inform financial planning
Partner with and engage cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Product Operations, and other business groups to clarify requirements and explain forecasting rationale
Own a defined area of work independently, driving decisions and outcomes with minimal day-to-day direction after onboarding
Lead and drive stakeholder meetings, ask the right questions, incorporate feedback, and keep stakeholders aligned
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cycle time, enabling greater portfolio coverage