FP&A Analyst

Analytical Wizards is part of the Definitive Healthcare family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society. Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. We offer industry-leading benefits packages to promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we’d love to hear from you.

About the position:

This is a remote role based in India.

Reporting to the VP FP&A and working closely with the finance team and business partners, the FP&A analyst adds value by developing and presenting accurate financial insights.  The FP&A Analyst will leverage various tools & systems to provide timely and accurate financial insights and help support: 

Research significant variances from planned or forecast by helping to identify, understand and share drivers effectively with VP FP&A, finance team and business partners  

Track resources for new onboards, exits compared to planned or forecasted results  

Help develop robust assumptions to support the annual operating plan and ongoing projections  

Helping to implement ongoing process improvements to drive business insights  

Participate in ad hoc business analysis for partnerships, strategic investments, etc. 

What you’ll do: 

Working closely with VP, FP&A, collective finance team and business partners to help drive insights and ensure alignment with business objectives  

Monthly reporting packs with What Really Matters metrics delivered timely and accurately   

Monthly rolling forecasts, budgets with analysis of variances and implications  

Headcount Tracking for adds, exits vs budget, forecast, prior year across various dimensions (business unit, function, title, location)   

Tracking expenses by vendor engagement and partnering with procurement, business to understand projected expenditures, tracking variances, monitoring changes in contractual terms, etc.   

Support individual business unit reporting including cost allocation methodology   

Support Board meeting preparation  

Ad hoc business analysis to support decision framework, procurement planning  

Help continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support dynamic business needs and improve forecasting accuracy 

What you’ll need: 

Combination of a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience  

Proficiency in excel and expense management software  

Experience in industries that involve product management or significant investment planning (e.g., technology, SaaS, manufacturing) 

Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with a focus on headcount and spend forecasting  

Analytical skills with ability to research & interpret financial & business data, identify trends, understand drivers of variances 

Strong business partnering skills with ability to collaborate across both finance & with business leaders   

Passion for helping to build, maintain templates, calendars and robust processes 

Manage competing priorities in fast moving environment  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and present findings to stakeholders and collaborate with teams  

Accounting knowledge with understanding of general ledger, cost allocation & budget principles  

Ability to manage multiple tools (NetSuite, Adaptive Planning) & processes