Financial Analyst I

About the role

The Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A, is a key member of the finance organization, supporting core financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights that support decision-making. The analyst will contribute to the development of planning processes, reporting enhancements, and analytical frameworks to improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and overall business performance. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate insights effectively to a variety of stakeholders.

Location: US - Bridgewater, NJ. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support the annual operating plan, forecast, and long-range planning processes, including periodic updates and analysis
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment across planning cycles
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Assist in developing financial models and analyses to support forecasting accuracy and business insights
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and business partners
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze actual results versus budget/forecast, identify key variances, and provide clear explanations of performance drivers
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Support consolidation of financial results and contribute to management reporting materials
• Month-End Close & Expense Management: Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Month-End Close & Expense Management: Own and maintain monthly cost trackers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with financial reporting
• Month-End Close & Expense Management: Coordinate with Accounting and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Business Partnership: Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and other business functions to support financial planning and analysis activities
• Business Partnership: Provide analytical support to business partners to help drive informed decision-making
• Process Improvement & Special Projects: Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning, reporting, and data management processes
• Process Improvement & Special Projects: Support system enhancements, reporting automation, and process standardization initiatives
• Process Improvement & Special Projects: Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical role

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful insights
• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to different audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships
• Experience with financial planning or enterprise reporting systems preferred
• Experience in large, complex, or highly regulated environments is a plus

Benefits

• Short-term and/or long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement program (select degrees)
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Sick time
• Floating holidays
• Paid vacation