Paychex

FP&A Analyst

Paychex

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $92,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans by gathering and analyzing data from various departments.
  • Compile, analyze, and distribute regular financial reports, including variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), KPI tracking, and trend analysis to key stakeholders.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to drive business decisions.
  • Support senior FP&A team members and business leaders with ad hoc financial analysis and modeling as needed.
  • Help maintain and update financial planning systems and tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting and analysis.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve existing FP&A processes, reporting tools, and methodologies.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, operations, and sales, to gather data and ensure alignment on financial metrics and assumptions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role
  • 3-5 years of advance Excel
  • Expertise in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas) and familiarity with financial modeling.
  • Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems is a plus.
  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to handle large datasets.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to present data and insights clearly to stakeholders.
  • Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Resourceful and proactive in identifying and solving problems with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and corporate finance concepts.
Benefits
  • Medical (with company contribution)
  • Dental (with company contribution)
  • Vision
  • Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) (with company match)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Sick Time
  • Pet insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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

Hard skills
financial analysisbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisKPI trackingtrend analysisfinancial modelingadvanced Excelpivot tablesv-lookups
Soft skills
analytical mindsetattention to detaileffective communicationcollaborative attitudeproblem-solvingresourcefulnessproactivityteamworkcontinuous improvement