Interim Sr. Financial Analyst (contract)

We are looking for an interim Sr. Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team in Plano, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis while helping leaders make informed strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capabilities, and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear business recommendations. This is a 6+ month contract position Hybrid work schedule: 2-3 days a week in the office in Plano, TX

Interim Senior Financial Analyst (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Drive the preparation of annual budgets, multi-year financial plans, and recurring forecasts to support business goals.
• Partner with departments across the organization to manage planning schedules, gather inputs, and keep deliverables on track.
• Review monthly financial performance by analyzing profit and loss results, balance sheet activity, and key operational metrics.
• Present meaningful insights on trends, financial risks, and areas of opportunity to support leadership decision-making.
• Create reporting packages, dashboards, and executive summaries that communicate business performance clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with leaders in functions such as sales, marketing, and operations to assess results and guide investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial models, scenario planning tools, and business cases that support forecasting and strategic analysis.
• Strengthen data accuracy, uphold financial controls, and contribute to improvements in FP&A processes and systems, including enterprise finance platforms when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc business analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with proven ability to work with complex models, pivot tables, and large data sets.
• Experience using financial reporting or planning tools such as Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive, Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial findings to non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated success operating in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment; exposure to acquisitions or M&A integration is an advantage.