Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A at Aptyx in Tempe, AZ, USA

Job description

• Aptyx Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team. This role will partner closely with Operations, Sales, and business leaders to deliver financial insights, improve reporting and forecasting, support budgeting and long-range planning, and help drive data-informed decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Sales, and functional leaders to develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Build and maintain financial models that evaluate growth opportunities, profitability, operating performance, and key business drivers.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends and variances, and translate findings into clear insights for leadership.
• Prepare monthly reporting, variance analysis, and management commentary that explains performance by business unit, product line, customer, or department.
• Use business intelligence and reporting tools to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable performance dashboards.
• Support the continued development of scalable FP&A reporting processes, automation, and BI capabilities.
• Develop business cases and financial analyses to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing decisions, and other business priorities.
• Review operating processes, cost structures, and productivity metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate prior budgets, spending patterns, and forecast accuracy to improve future planning cycles and financial discipline.
• Communicate results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to management in a concise, business-oriented manner.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, sound business judgment, and the ability to partner effectively across a manufacturing organization. Qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required.
• 2–4+ years of relevant financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, operations finance, or business analytics experience.
• Manufacturing, life sciences, medical device, or multi-site operations experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and automation; experience with macros or Power Query preferred.
• Experience with BI and reporting tools, ERP systems, and financial planning processes; OneStream experience preferred.
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into practical business insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity about operational performance, cost drivers, and growth opportunities.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or other relevant professional qualification preferred.

Skills

Preferred

• Experience with macros or Power Query
• Experience with BI and reporting tools
• Experience with ERP systems
• OneStream experience