Senior FP&A Analyst

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and providing actionable insights.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the client's management team.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of revenue, expenses, and profitability, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Calculate performance metrics and company analytics as necessary.
• Collaborate with fund, treasury, and accounting departments to integrate financial models into corporate planning packages.
• Lead the preparation of cash forecasting models, including liquidity and cash flow analysis to support financial stability.
• Maintain an expert-level understanding of the clients hedge fund strategies, portfolio dynamics, and operational frameworks.
• Monitor, analyze, and benchmark key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the hedge fund industry, providing insights to enhance performance.
• Lead financial support for critical initiatives, including fund launches, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the senior point of contact for the clients finance leadership, fostering trusted relationships and ensuring alignment with their strategic goals.
• Anticipate client needs, delivering proactive, high-impact financial insights and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at Armanino to ensure exceptional, integrated service delivery
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Develop and standardize documentation for financial processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in financial management, advising clients on innovative solutions

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent designation strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant exposure to the hedge fund or financial services industry.
• Expert knowledge of hedge fund operations, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and Excel; familiarity with VBA or Python is a plus.
• Extensive experience with financial planning and reporting platforms (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, Anaplan, etc.).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects, cross-functional teams, and client relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-stakes deliverables.
• Experience with global business operations and multi-currency environments is highly desirable.

Perks and benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with Industry standards  
• Other Benefits:  Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance etc. employment benefits depending on the position.