Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
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DEPARTMENT: Finance
JOB TITLE: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
JOB CODE: FPAA
REPORTS TO: Director, Corporate Controller
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
JOB PURPOSE:
This role at Arbitration Forums is as unique as it is rewarding because of the AF IPAAL Values (Integrity, Passion, Accountability, Achievement, Leadership) and TRI Model (Trust, Respect, Inclusion).
The FP&A Analyst supports the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making processes. This role provides financial insights and analyses that drive organizational performance, improve resource allocation, and support long-term strategic objectives.
In addition to core FP&A responsibilities, the position serves as a key contributor to the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program by coordinating risk assessments, maintaining risk reporting, and supporting leadership's efforts to identify, evaluate, and mitigate strategic and operational risks.
DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE
- Adheres to AF Policy and Procedures and the AF IPAAL Values and TRI Model
- Acts as a role model within and outside AF.
- Performs duties as workload necessitates.
- Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
- Communicates regularly with the departmental leader about department issues.
- Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
- Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of the position.
- Meets Department productivity standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for management.
- Develop financial models, business cases, trend analyses, and scenario planning tools.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and risks.
- Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
- Assist in the preparation of executive leadership and board reporting materials.
- Support cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and other strategic financial analyses.
- Monitor organizational performance against budget and forecast expectations.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting and planning processes.
Enterprise Risk Management
- Support the administration and maintenance of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management framework.
- Coordinate periodic enterprise risk assessments with departmental and executive stakeholders.
- Maintain organizational risk registers, mitigation plans, and risk reporting dashboards.
- Track key risks and monitor progress against mitigation strategies.
- Prepare risk reports and presentations for executive leadership and governance committees.
- Assist in identifying emerging strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks.
- Support integration of risk management considerations into planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes.
- Promote risk awareness and risk management best practices throughout the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a related field.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation.
- Exposure to enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance, or governance processes.
Core Competencies and Skills
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Thorough understanding of financial statements and performance metrics.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts and frameworks.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Arbitration Forums, Inc. does not provide employment visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, H-1B) for this position, now or in the future.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and communicate frequently by telephone, video conference, and in writing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged screen work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Arbitration Forums is a remote organization. This position is remote and requires reliable high-speed internet access and a dedicated workspace.
While the role is performed remotely, employees may be required to travel for on-site team planning sessions, meetings, company events, or other business needs up to 25% of the time, which may include overnight stays.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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