FP&A Analyst

Tysons, VAfull timeOn Site

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$80k–$100k

H1B: no

Alarmcom The FP&A Analyst supports Alarm.com's Commercial portfolio and emerging businesses by providing financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. This role partners with business leaders to evaluate performance and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

The FP&A Analyst’s primary responsibilities will include:
Serve as an FP&A business partner supporting Alarm.com’s Commercial portfolio and select emerging businesses and subsidiaries.
Develop a strong understanding of the underlying business, including revenue drivers, customer economics, operating costs, headcount, investments, and key performance indicators.
Support the monthly close and forecasting cycle by analyzing financial results, identifying key drivers of performance, explaining budget and forecast variances, and updating financial outlooks.
Build and maintain financial models supporting revenue, operating expenses, headcount, capital investments, commissions, and other key business drivers.
Partner directly with business and subsidiary leadership to develop annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
Support deal desk and commercial decision-making, including pricing analysis, customer economics, profitability, investment requirements, and financial tradeoffs associated with strategic opportunities.
Assist in the development, modeling, and administration of sales commission plans and incentive programs, including evaluating performance against established targets.
Support capital planning and investment analysis, including business cases, ROI assessments, prioritization of investments, and ongoing tracking of financial performance.
Analyze business trends and operational KPIs to identify risks, opportunities, and areas requiring additional management attention.
Translate financial and operational data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for business leaders and senior management.
Partner closely with Accounting during the monthly close process to ensure financial results are accurately reflected and understood.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Finance2+ years of experience in FP&AExperience with financial modelingAbility to manage multiple priorities

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative discipline.
2+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, investment banking, consulting, or another analytical role with highly transferable experience.
Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and corporate finance fundamentals.
Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI analysis.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to efficiently analyze and organize large datasets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems, identify relevant data, develop conclusions, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate independently, and take ownership of projects from analysis through recommendation.