Financial Planning Analyst

Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist – FP&A, Financial Modeling & Variance Analysis | Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours About the Role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist to own financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. This is a hands-on FP&A role focused on building reliable budgets and forecasts, analyzing business performance, and providing forward-looking insights that help leadership make better decisions. You’ll partner with finance leaders and department heads to ensure financial plans are accurate, realistic, and aligned with business strategy . What You’ll Own Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead preparation of annual operating and capital budgets Consolidate financial inputs across departments and business units Align budgets with company goals, operational plans, and resource constraints Partner with department leaders to validate assumptions and spending plans Forecasting & Scenario Planning Maintain rolling forecasts for: Revenue Expenses Cash flow Update forecasts with actual results and revised assumptions Build scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential outcomes Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities Variance Analysis Compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts Identify key drivers behind financial variances Prepare clear written commentary for leadership Recommend corrective actions based on performance trends Financial Modeling Build dynamic financial models using Excel and Google Sheets Develop models for: DCF ROI IRR Break-even analysis Scenario planning Use advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros, and data integrations to improve modeling efficiency and accuracy Reporting & Executive Insights Prepare management reporting packages, dashboards, and visualizations Translate complex financial data into clear business insights Present risks, opportunities, trends, and recommendations to leadership Support strategic and operational decision-making with financial analysis FP&A Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies in budgeting and forecasting workflows Improve planning cycles, data inputs, and reporting processes Support implementation or optimization of FP&A platforms such as: Anaplan Adaptive Insights Workday Hyperion Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 3+ years of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills, including: Nested formulas Pivot tables Sensitivity modeling Financial modeling Experience building and maintaining budgets and rolling forecasts Experience preparing variance analysis and commentary for leadership Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to build financial models from scratch Strong written and verbal English communication Comfortable working independently during U.S. business hours Nice to Have Experience with Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, Workday , or similar FP&A tools Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker MBA, CFA, or CPA Experience in SaaS, real estate, or professional services Experience improving or automating forecasting processes What Success Looks Like Forecast accuracy maintained within approximately ±5–10% Budgets completed accurately and on schedule Variance explanations delivered within 2–3 days of close Financial models remain accurate and consistently updated Leadership receives clear, actionable financial insights Forecasting cycle time improves through automation and process optimization Interview Process Initial Phone Screen Spark Hire Video Interview Recruiter Interview Practical Financial Modeling & Sensitivity Analysis Task Client Interview Offer & Background Verification Apply Now If you’re an FP&A professional who excels at budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and turning financial data into actionable business insights , we’d love to hear from you. #FP&A #FinancialPlanning #FinancialAnalysis #Budgeting #Forecasting #FinancialModeling #VarianceAnalysis #Excel #FinanceJobs #RemoteFinance #RemoteJobs