Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (FP&A)

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst supports budgeting and forecasting, financial planning for assigned projects, and financial modeling and analytics for strategic initiatives. The role organizes and validates financial and performance data, coordinates budget timelines and reporting materials, and works with stakeholders and departmental staff to align forecasts and financial plans with organizational initiatives and goals. The analyst also investigates inquiries, explains financial information, recommends solutions and improvements, and contributes to the implementation and ongoing improvement of modeling and analysis software. The position requires handling sensitive information confidentially, working with minimal supervision, and working extended hours as necessary.

Requirements

Highly detailed and analytical capabilities for working with financial data.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate financial information to a general audience.
Ability to work through problems logically, attempt solutions independently, and think beyond the immediate need.
Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, prioritize and plan work activities, and use time efficiently to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain accuracy, thoroughness, and confidentiality.
Ability to perform under minimal supervision and work extended hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

Support the financial team’s budgeting and forecasting process.
Develop and manage budget timelines to clarify project expectations and meet reporting and approval deadlines.
Organize data and supporting documents for review of financial forecasts and non-financial performance indicators.
Work with budget stakeholders to verify that forecasts align with organizational initiatives and goals.
Examine performance indicators and identify outliers.
Ensure budget files are accurate and complete, and prepare budget report presentation packages.
Recommend improvements to management as needed.
Serve as the subject matter expert for financial planning on assigned projects, including updating, monitoring, and auditing supporting data.
Participate in cross-departmental meetings to ensure financial planning is considered and addressed for projects and initiatives.
Assist staff in developing financial plans and review the effectiveness of standard operating procedures.
Prepare and distribute budget reports, meet with departmental staff to analyze historical data, and assist with projects and execution plans.
Investigate inquiries and provide explanations and recommended solutions to staff.
Use and update financial models for ad hoc and long-term planning.
Create ad hoc predictive and prescriptive analyses to support leadership decision-making.
Participate in the implementation and continuous improvement of modeling and analysis software.
Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
Gather and analyze information, prioritize and plan work, and use time efficiently to meet deadlines.
Work accurately and thoroughly under minimal supervision, and work extended hours as necessary.
Translate financial information for a general audience.