Sr. FP&A Analyst

<p style="text-align:left"><b>The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page. You'll be required to create an account or sign in to an existing one.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><i>If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to </i></i><a href="mailto:careers@crcgroup.com?subject=Accommodation%20request" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessibility</a><i><i> (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).</i></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Regular or Temporary:</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:left"><b>Language Fluency:  </b>English (Required)</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><b>Work Shift:</b></span></span></span></p>1st Shift (United States of America)<p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><b>Please review the following job description:</b></span></span></span></p>The FP&A Senior Analyst serves as a financial business partner to corporate functions including, but not limited to, IT, HR, Legal, and Finance. This role provides financial planning, reporting, and analytical guidance to support key decisions and initiatives. The analyst prepares monthly management reports that deliver insights to guide decision-making and evaluate financial performance versus forecast, plan, and prior year. Responsibilities include conducting regular variance analysis, keeping functional leaders informed and accountable to spend, and developing and supporting financial forecast and the annual operating plan.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p>Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. </p><ul><li>Build and maintain detailed financial models for corporate cost centers.</li><li>Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and functional teams to support the monthly close process and ensure accurate expense recognition.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports that evaluate financial performance versus forecast, plan, and prior year, providing variance analysis and executive-level commentary.</li><li>Deliver monthly forecast updates and annual operating plans, validating assumptions with function leaders and maintaining transparency on key drivers.</li><li>Monitor and drive forecast accuracy, proactively communicating spend trends and ensuring accountability to budget.</li><li>Provide timely financial reporting, automate and ensure accuracy of data pulls from Workday Adaptive Planning to improve efficiency and insight generation.</li><li>Support business cases and investment decisions through ROI and sensitivity analysis.</li><li>Standardize planning templates, automate recurring reports, and help streamline financial processes.</li><li>Conduct ad hoc deep dives into vendor spend, headcount, and productivity to identify risks and opportunities.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field desired.</li><li>Advanced Degree (Master’s, MBA, Finance / Accounting concentration) preferred.</li><li>At least 3-5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience desired.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS</b></p><ul><li>CPA, CMA or CFA preferred</li></ul><p></p><p><b>FUNCTIONAL SKILLS</b></p><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level)</li><li>Strong verbal & written communication skills</li><li>Analytical, problem-solving, and logical decision-making ability</li><li>Business partnering / stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience with financial systems / planning tools</li><li>Ability to work independently in a dynamic team</li><li>Forecasting and budgeting expertise</li><li>Proven experience in Corporate FP&A</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Prior experience in insurance or financial services preferred.</li><li>Experience with BI / reporting tools</li><li>Working knowledge of Adaptive Planning, or similar planning systems</li></ul><p></p><p><b>General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: </b>At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><i>CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.</i></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EEO is the Law</a><span>   </span><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision</a><span>   </span><a href="https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">E-Verify</a></p>

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