FP&A Analyst II

Welcome to Love's! Our FP&A team is recruiting an FP&A Analyst II to support the organization’s financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and decision-support activities by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights that assist business leaders in evaluating performance, identifying opportunities, and making informed business decisions. This role is responsible for executing defined analytical, reporting, and planning processes with moderate independence while ensuring the integrity, reliability, and consistency of financial information.

As a key contributor within the FP&A function, the FP&A Analyst II partners with internal stakeholders to translate financial and operational data into meaningful business insights, support budgeting and forecasting activities, monitor performance trends, and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making. The role applies sound judgment within established guidelines, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and supports continuous improvement efforts that enhance reporting, analytics, and business processes.

The FP&A Analyst II leverages modern financial systems, data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, streamline reporting processes, increase analytical efficiency, and enhance the quality and speed of decision support across the organization.

Job Functions:

• Perform and manage assigned financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that support business planning and decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain financial forecasts by analyzing historical performance, business trends, and operational drivers.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business performance drivers.
• Monitor business performance and investigate variances, anomalies, and emerging trends; provide recommendations and escalate significant issues as appropriate.
• Gather, organize, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources to support recurring reporting requirements and ad hoc business analyses.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) used to evaluate financial and operational performance.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations that support departmental and business decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs, define reporting requirements, and provide analytical support.
• Consult with business partners to understand operational objectives and deliver analysis that supports business priorities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance management processes.
• Prepare financial presentations, reporting packages, and supporting materials for management and leadership review.
• Present financial analysis and findings to management and stakeholders, clearly communicating assumptions, risks, and results.
• Assist with financial analysis, due diligence activities, and modeling support for Corporate Development initiatives under the guidance of senior team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate recurring activities, and leverage AI-enabled and analytics tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Recommend and implement improvements to reporting processes, data quality, and analytical workflows.
• Maintain strong internal controls, data governance standards, and quality assurance practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with finance teams, business partners, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines and service expectations.
• Supports broader team and enterprise goals by proactively contributing to initiatives outside of core responsibilities.