FP&A Analyst – Corporate Costs & Procurement

ALKU - Apply Today!•Andover, MA

36d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

ALKU is a high-growth specialty staffing firm headquartered in Andover, MA, placing elite contractors across technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We are performance-driven, analytically minded, and relentless about making data-informed decisions at every level. Our finance team does not sit on the sideline - we are embedded in the business, challenging assumptions and shaping strategy. We are hiring an FP&A Analyst to own two critical and interconnected mandates: (1) financial planning and analysis and (2) the company's procurement function by developing processes and controls on vendor management, ROI, and align purchasing decisions with business strategy. This is a dual-mandate, high-ownership role that suits an analyst who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to move beyond spreadsheets into impactful business influence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role
Strong financial modeling skills; fluency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling)
Experience with budget/forecast processes, variance analysis, and management reporting
Demonstrated ability to communicate financial findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders
High attention to detail with a mindset for building scalable, repeatable processes
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in staffing, professional services, or high-growth company environment
Prior exposure to procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management
Familiarity with ERP or FP&A platforms (e.g Adaptive Insights)
Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Understanding of contract structures, SLAs, and vendor performance frameworks
CPA or CFA certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all corporate cost centers including Technology, HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and all CapEx spend.
Build and maintain monthly reporting packages that surface actionable insights - not just actuals vs. budget, but the story behind the numbers
Partner with cost center owners to build a business case and driver-based models for headcount plans, vendor spend, and discretionary spend drivers
Support the annual operating plan process by preparing corporate cost center templates, challenging assumptions, and consolidating submissions
Conduct ad hoc analyses as directed by the Head of FP&A, CFO, and senior leadership
Serve as the FP&A point of contact for all corporate vendor spend - own the spend and ensure it is visible, categorized, and rationalized
Lead or support vendor negotiations on key contracts (software, HR tech, professional services, travel, benefits vendors) with a focus on cost reduction and value optimization
Build and maintain a vendor ROI framework: define metrics, track utilization, and provide periodic scorecard reporting to leadership
Monitor contract terms, renewal timelines, and usage data to flag risks and opportunities proactively
Work cross-functionally with Tech, HR, IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure procurement decisions follow internal policy and are financially sound
Identify and implement improvements to the procurement process - workflow, approval governance, documentation standards, and vendor onboarding
Evaluate purchase requests and vendor proposals for financial viability and alignment with operating plan targets