FP&A Consultant

12-month contract. Hybrid (3 days/week onsite - Plano, TX). ----- An analytics‑focused organization is seeking an FP&A Consultant to help accelerate financial insights and improve decision‑making. Responsibilities Lead client FP&A engagements by: • Structuring ambiguous business problems and supporting data analysis, data visualization, and project management • Establishing project foundations by capturing business context, current state, desired future state, business needs, and success criteria • Developing a strong understanding of business requirements and partnering with business and technical teams to define process and technical needs • Collecting and reviewing information to drive data‑based recommendations • Applying project management and software development methodologies to define deliverables • Collaborating with client teams and cross‑functional internal team members, including data scientists and software developers • Working under the guidance of senior project leadership and analytics professionals • Preparing annual financial plans and quarterly forecast updates • Performing variance analysis on monthly actuals versus budgets and forecasts • Analyzing monthly and year‑to‑date financial variances and presenting insights during financial reviews • Evaluating cost trends and identifying opportunities for improvement Capabilities for Success Candidates should be able to: • Work independently and collaboratively • Apply a business‑first mindset to drive transformation and deliver analytical solutions • Understand P&L statements, including Cost of Sales and SG&A • Design, develop, and test dashboards with advanced functionality and strong UX (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) • Facilitate presentations and working sessions (5–20 participants) to define scope, gather requirements, and present findings • Navigate ambiguity across project teams, IT, and business sponsors • Follow change control and change management procedures • Evaluate change requests and assess their impact • Build strong relationships and credibility with client partners Job Requirements • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in FP&A, accounting, or a related discipline; experience with cash flows and capital planning required. Background in business intelligence, analytics, consulting, or process improvement is preferred. • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Analytics, MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred. • Core Skills: Strong communication, project management, analytical ability, attention to detail, and presentation skills; ownership mindset. • Tools: Strong proficiency with SAP BPC and financial planning software; advanced Excel required; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred. • Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the automotive industry is preferred. • Location: Hybrid role based in Dallas, TX.