Support monthly close, annual budget, and quarterly forecast activities for operating and labor expenses
Analyze OpEx and labor variances, identify key drivers, and provide actionable insights
Build and maintain expense forecast models, including scenario analysis
Monitor cost trends, run rates, and forecast accuracy
Support headcount planning and labor-related financial reporting
Prepare executive-ready summaries and presentations
Identify process improvement and automation opportunities

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis with a focus on expenses or labor
Strong understanding of operating expense and labor economics
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Expense management experience supporting HR, Legal, Operations/Supply Chain, and/or Corporate Affairs/Marketing
Experience with workforce planning or expense modeling
Experience with Anaplan, PowerBI, SQL, or VBA/Macros
MBA, CMA and/or CPA

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisoperating expense analysislabor economicsexpense forecastingscenario analysiscost trend monitoringforecast accuracyworkforce planningexpense modelingprocess improvement

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillscollaborationinsight generationadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

MBACMACPA