Senior FP&A Analyst - Hybid schedule

Compensation

To $108K, plus bonus. Job Overview – Senior FP&A Analyst – 34468 This a is hybrid role 3 days in and 2 days out and must be local to Charlotte Area. Client is not offering relocation.

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support the global management of operating expenses (OPEX). This role will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to drive disciplined cost management, accurate forecasting, financial reporting, and actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

OPEX Management & Financial Reporting: Monitor and analyze global operating expenses, prepare monthly variance reports, lead OPEX reviews, and communicate spending trends, cost drivers, risks, and opportunities to business leaders.

Month-End Close & Financial Controls

Execute OPEX-related month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling

Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, develop and maintain financial models, and assess the impact of business activity changes on financial performance.

Headcount & Labor Cost Analysis

Monitor workforce trends and labor-related expenses, providing insights that support workforce planning and align headcount spending with financial targets.

Capital Expenditure Management

Track and report capital expenditures, analyze actual spending against budget and forecast, and partner with business teams to ensure investments align with financial objectives.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, translate financial data into actionable recommendations, and provide analysis of key spending categories, including travel, samples, relocation, and expatriate expenses.

Process Improvement & Analytics

Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate manual processes, and leverage digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve financial analysis and cost management. The position also provides an opportunity to leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to streamline reporting, automate processes, and improve the overall effectiveness of the finance function.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team that values analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Experience partnering across functions to solve complex business and financial problems.
• Working knowledge of financial and management accounting, financial systems, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify financial drivers and translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and service.
• Innovative, digital, and data-driven approach to finance.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working with business partners at multiple levels, including senior leadership.
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• If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.

Non-Local Candidates

Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon. Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States. Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.