Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

As a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst at athenahealth, your role will be crucial in shaping financial insight and operational decision-making. Based in Chennai, India, you will support expense management, monthly close activities, vendor planning, and financial performance reporting under the guidance of the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly financial reports and dashboards summarizing expense performance and key metrics. - Analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts, identify drivers, and communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders. - Manage parts of the monthly close process related to expense accounts and vendor activity. - Prepare and present financial analyses and executive-ready materials for leadership reviews and planning sessions. - Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support vendor planning and expense optimization initiatives. - Support ad hoc financial requests and special projects enhancing reporting, controls, and processes. **Additional Responsibilities:** - Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline reporting and reduce cycle time. - Document financial policies, procedures, and assumptions used in models and reports. - Participate in system and tool upgrades, including testing and validation of finance-related functionality. - Support monthly reconciliation and review of vendor-related financial transactions as needed. - Help prepare materials for external audits or internal reviews when requested. - Support periodic finance-driven business reviews and cross-functional planning workshops. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field. - 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or accounting. - Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. - Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems; familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools is advantageous. - Strong communication and presentation skills with experience preparing materials for leadership. - Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and collaborate across teams. - Able to work 2:30pm - 11:30pm IST Join athenahealth in our mission to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Our company culture values inclusiveness, accountability, and support, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business. As an athenista, you will be part of a diverse group of dreamers and doers working towards a common vision. In addition to health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy various perks tailored to each location, such as commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, and collaborative workspaces. We prioritize work-life balance, offering flexibility in work arrangements while promoting in-office collaboration through consistent communication and digital collaboration tools. Discover more about our culture and benefits at athenahealth.com/careers. Join us in making a difference in healthcare and contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future. As a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst at athenahealth, your role will be crucial in shaping financial insight and operational decision-making. Based in Chennai, India, you will support expense management, monthly close activities, vendor planning, and financial performance reporting under the guidance of the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly financial reports and dashboards summarizing expense performance and key metrics. - Analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts, identify drivers, and communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders. - Manage parts of the monthly close process related to expense accounts and vendor activity. - Prepare and present financial analyses and executive-ready materials for leadership reviews and planning sessions. - Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support vendor planning and expense optimization initiatives. - Support ad hoc financial requests and special projects enhancing reporting, controls, and processes. **Additional Responsibilities:** - Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline reporting and reduce cycle time. - Document financial policies, procedures, and assumptions used in models and reports. - Participate in system and tool upgrades, including testing and validation of finance-related functionality. - Support monthly reconciliation and review of ven