Business & Financial Planning Analyst

Senior Business & Financial Planning Analyst Location: Onsite (Full-Time) Duration: 12 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability) Experience Level: 8–10 Years Rate: 50.00 /hr. W2 Role Summary We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Business Operations Specialist to act as a critical bridge between our Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance teams. In this role, you will lead non-IT project analysis and maintain essential vendor relationships while operating at a strategic, pre-management level. You will be responsible for the integrity of project management processes—including setting goals, tracking metrics, and overseeing budgets—while providing data-driven recommendations to directors and project managers. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Revenue Management • Forecast Leadership: Lead short- and medium-term revenue forecasting, collaborating with Sales and SCM to align assumptions, identify risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership. • Spend Optimization: Partner with stakeholders to plan and monitor promotional spend, ensuring investments align with business objectives and operational KPIs. • Performance Tracking: Monitor weekly revenue performance and coordinate cross-functional mitigation plans to address any gaps in the forecast. • ROI Analysis: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-event analysis for promotions, including accrual accuracy and ROI assessments to guide future cycles. Operational Excellence & Reporting • Executive Insights: Develop high-level dashboards and KPI reporting to provide actionable insights for senior management and headquarters. • Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in forecasting cadence, data accuracy, and cross-functional workflow efficiency. • Contract & Budget Oversight: Review and approve contracts, cost proposals, and work breakdown structures. Monitor transaction controls against budgets to predict and resolve potential overruns. Qualifications Minimum Requirements • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field. • Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in business operations, financial planning (FP&A), demand planning, or commercial finance. • Technical Skills:Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise; strong analytical and modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into insights. • Collaboration: Proven ability to navigate and collaborate within large, matrixed organizations and present findings to senior leadership. Preferred Skills & Experience • Advanced Tools: Proficiency in Data Processing & Analysis, BI Dashboarding, and tools such as Tableau or Python. • Education: Master’s Degree or MBA. • Domain Expertise: Background in promotional finance, offer-spend modeling, or trade investment ROI. • Account Management: Experience working with large U.S. carrier or retail accounts is highly preferred. Professional Attributes • Strategic Thinker: Strong knowledge of business principles involved in resource allocation and strategic planning. • Independent & Proactive: Demonstrated ability to manage one's time and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Integrity: High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential financial information with the utmost discretion. #IND