Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

About the role

R/GA is looking for a technically‑adept Analyst to join its Global FP&A team. In this fast‑paced environment you will translate financial data from its multinational creative agency into strategic insights that support business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Drive Global Consolidation: Lead the monthly forecasting process by consolidating and analyzing revenue and P&L forecasts from global offices.
• Foster Global Collaboration: Partner with regional finance teams to ensure reporting accuracy, consistency and alignment to global standards.
• Pressure‑test Forecast Risks: Analyze revenue risk‑profile data to assess the reasonableness of revenue forecasts.
• Uncover Performance Variances: Compare actual results with plans and forecasts, identifying key drivers of over‑ or under‑performance.
• Optimize Reporting: Maintain internal dashboards and key external reports to deliver quality analysis and insights quickly.
• Champion Continuous Improvements: Advance the adoption of AI to streamline workflows, minimize manual entry and maximize data integrity.
• Empower Executive Decisions: Prepare reports for executive leadership to support decision‑making.
• Solve Ad‑Hoc Challenges: Provide support to Global FP&A and wider finance and operations teams on ad‑hoc projects and analysis.

Required profile

• Fluency in English.
• 1‑5 years of related experience, preferably in advertising or another service industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred but not required.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and diligent proofing skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Problem‑solver who can anticipate issues and find solutions.
• Self‑motivated individual who enjoys challenges and works well with others.

Required skills

• Advanced Google Sheets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an integrated financial system; NetSuite is a plus.