P&L Financial & Cost Analyst

[Job Description] A reputable utility company in Bothell, WA is currently hiring for an FP&A Analyst. The FP&A Analyst plays a key role in driving financial performance by managing monthly budget-versus-actual forecasts, analyzing P&L results, and supporting cost management initiatives. This position focuses on improving forecasting accuracy, evaluating key performance drivers, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support strategic financial planning and project cost reduction efforts within a P&L business unit. [ Responsibilities]

- Manage monthly budget versus actual spending forecasts across all budgeted work expense accounts, with a focus on improving month-to-month forecasting accuracy (approximately 25% of time).
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support financial planning activities within a P&L business unit, providing insights that inform decision-making (approximately 10% of time).
- Evaluate key performance drivers and partner with cross-functional teams to align on assumptions, methodologies, and approaches used in financial planning (approximately 25% of time).
- Support cost management initiatives by performing deep dives into cost breakdowns and identifying opportunities to reduce individual project costs (approximately 25% of time).
- Prepare monthly P&L forecast reports that clearly communicate financial performance, trends, and variances to stakeholders (approximately 5% of time).
- Participate in strategic planning exercises by building and refining financial models to project revenue and profit growth (approximately 10% of time).
- Collaborate with various leaders in the department to perform financial forecasting, cost management, and financial analysis aimed at reducing project costs.
- Utilize financial systems and tools, including SAP and Excel, to gather, analyze, and report financial data accurately and efficiently.
- Support continuous improvement of financial planning processes, reporting, and analytical frameworks to enhance visibility into business performance.

[Qualification Requirements]

- 46+ years of relevant experience in corporate financial planning and analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning within a P&L business unit.
- Proven experience in project cost analysis and cost reduction analysis.
- Strong experience in financial planning, budget forecasting, and financial forecasting.
- Hands-on experience preparing and analyzing P&L statements and related financial reports.
- Proficiency in cost analysis and project cost reduction methodologies.
- Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
- Experience working with SAP in a financial or analytical capacity.
- Ability to perform detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis and performance driver evaluation.
- Comfort with participating in a drug test (including THC testing) as part of onboarding, in accordance with company policy.

[Bonus Requirements]

- Accounting experience.
- Industry experience in Utility, Construction, or Manufacturing.
- Tableau and SQL.

[Employee Value Proposition

- Exceptional opportunity to join one of the highly reputable energy and utilities companies in WA.
- Will receive Holiday Pay (12 holidays) during the contract.
- Hybrid opportunity (50% on-site / 50% remote).
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bothell, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bothell, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bothell,WA. About Actalent

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