Senior FP&A Analyst

Prospect Blue • Richmond, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

ProspectBlue is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to help guide financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making in a reputable company in Richmond, VA. This position will work closely with senior leaders and business teams to turn financial information into practical insights and recommendations. The ideal candidate is a strong financial analyst who can build sophisticated models, identify trends and risks, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and connect financial performance to broader business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably within investment banking, private equity, professional services, or another fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience building complex financial and scenario models.
• Experience with business intelligence and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and presenting financial analysis and recommendations.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to work effectively with incomplete or changing information.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification and/or a master’s degree.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with modern ERP systems.
• Experience implementing automation or AI-enabled tools within finance or reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across Operations, Finance, IT, Marketing, and other functions to evaluate business performance and financial priorities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations related to expenses, headcount, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Build and maintain financial models used for forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead revenue forecasts and contribute to monthly financial reporting and management reviews.
• Analyze actual results against forecasts and budgets, identify key drivers and variances, and recommend actions based on findings.
• Develop scenario analyses to evaluate potential risks, opportunities, and business decisions.
• Assess the financial impact and feasibility of strategic initiatives and other internal investments.
• Monitor economic and business trends and evaluate their potential impact on the firm.
• Prepare financial dashboards, presentations, and management reports for senior leadership.
• Turn complex financial information into clear, concise insights that support timely decision-making.
• Develop and improve reporting tools, including Power BI or Tableau dashboards, to provide greater visibility into firm performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes through automation, improved data workflows, and emerging AI capabilities.
• Help strengthen the firm's financial planning and reporting infrastructure as the business continues to grow.
• Take ownership of projects, identify opportunities for improvement, and work independently while collaborating effectively with others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior