Job Overview – Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)
Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000/year + bonus
Location: Stamford, CT
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) in Stamford, CT for our client, supporting corporate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. This highly visible opportunity is ideal for an FP&A professional with experience in consumer products, retail, or apparel who enjoys partnering with business leaders to drive strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, this role offers broad exposure across corporate functions while supporting financial planning initiatives that influence business growth.
Responsibilities as the Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A):
- Financial Planning: Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range financial planning for assigned corporate functions and operational initiatives.
- Business Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate spending, identify financial risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial performance, prepare budget-to-actual and forecast variance reporting, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
- Month End Support: Partner with Accounting to support the month-end close process, including accruals, reclasses, and financial reporting activities.
- Reporting & Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to improve forecasting accuracy and business performance.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting, planning processes, and operational efficiencies while supporting cross-functional finance initiatives.
Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required.
- Experience: 2–5 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience within consumer products, retail, apparel, or a related industry is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, data analysis, and corporate financial planning is required. Exposure to wholesale or supply chain finance is strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. Experience with NetSuite and financial planning systems such as Anaplan, SmartView, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, communication, business partnering, and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information, influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.