Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist (FP&A; / Financial Modeling) Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Client Business Hours

About the Role We’re hiring a highly analytical and detail-oriented Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist to help drive smarter financial decisions through forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic analysis.
This role is idóneo for someone who:
Loves working with numbers and financial models
Can turn raw data into actionable business insights
Understands forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario planning
Enjoys influencing leadership through data-driven recommendations
You’ll work closely with:
✅ finance leadership
✅ department heads
✅ operations teams
✅ executives
to ensure the company has accurate, forward-looking financial visibility.

What You’ll Own Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead preparation of:
annual budgets
operating plans
departmental forecasts
capital expenditure planning
Consolidate inputs across departments and business units
Ensure budgets align with:
growth goals
operational realities
strategic priorities

Forecasting & Scenario Modeling Maintain rolling:
revenue forecasts
expense forecasts
cash flow projections
Update models monthly and quarterly using actual performance data
Build:
sensitivity models
scenario analyses
forecasting assumptions
Analyze:
growth opportunities
cost impacts
hiring plans
operational risks

Financial Modeling & Analysis Build dynamic financial models using:
Excel
Google Sheets
FP&A; tools
Create:
DCF models
ROI analysis
break-even analysis
profitability models
headcount planning models
Improve reporting accuracy through:
automation
dashboards
integrations

Variance Analysis & Reporting Compare:
actuals vs budget
actuals vs forecast
forecast vs prior periods




Prepare executive-ready commentary explaining:
variances
risks
trends
recommendations
Develop dashboards and reporting packages for leadership review

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with department leaders to validate assumptions and spending plans
Work closely with:
finance teams
operations
leadership
FP&A; stakeholders
Translate financial insights into practical business recommendations

Process Improvement & Automation Identify inefficiencies in forecasting workflows
Improve:
reporting processes
model accuracy
planning cycles
Support implementation or optimization of:
Anaplan
Adaptive Insights
Workday
Power BI
Tableau
Looker

What We’re Looking For Core Requirements Bachelor’s degree in:
Finance
Accounting
Economics
or related field
3+ years of FP&A;, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills:
nested formulas
pivot tables
scenario modeling
financial forecasting
Strong experience with:
variance analysis
financial reporting
forecasting cycles
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders

⭐ Nice to Have Experience with:
Anaplan
Adaptive Insights
Hyperion
Workday
MBA, CPA, or CFA credentials
Experience in:
SaaS
real estate
professional services
high-growth businesses
Familiarity with:
Power BI
Tableau
Looker




Experience automating financial workflows or reporting

What a Typical Day Looks Like Update forecasting models with current actuals
Analyze variances and identify trends or risks
Run financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses
Build executive dashboards and reporting packages
Meet with department leaders to validate assumptions
Improve spreadsheets, models, and planning workflows
Present financial insights and recommendations to leadership
In short:
You provide the financial clarity and forecasting intelligence that helps leadership make smarter business decisions.

Success Looks Like Forecast accuracy consistently within target ranges
Budgets delivered accurately and on time
Executive reporting that drives decisions and clarity
Reduced forecasting cycle times through automation
Error-free financial models and dashboards
Strong leadership confidence in forecasting reliability

Why This Role Stands Out High-impact role influencing strategic decisions
Strong ownership over forecasting and planning processes
Opportunity to build advanced financial models and reporting systems
Exposure to leadership and cross-functional operations
Remote flexibility with modern finance tools and workflows
Career growth into:
Senior FP&A;
Finance Manager
Strategic Finance
Director-level planning roles

Interview Process Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
Practical Financial Modeling Task
Client Interview
Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now If you:
Love financial modeling and forecasting
Enjoy turning numbers into business insights
Thrive in analytical, fast-paced environments
Want to influence real business decisions through finance
This role is a strong fit for you.

📌 Financial Planning Analyst (Ciudad de México)
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