FP&A Analyst – Corporate Costs & Procurement

Job description

**About ALKU** ALKU is a high-growth specialty staffing firm headquartered in Andover, MA, placing elite contractors across technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We are performance-driven, analytically minded, and relentless about making data-informed decisions at every level. Our finance team does not sit on the sideline - we are embedded in the business, challenging assumptions and shaping strategy. **The Opportunity** **Salary + Bonus:** $80,000 - $95,000 We are hiring an FP&A Analyst to own two critical and interconnected mandates: (1) financial planning and analysis and (2) the company's procurement function by developing processes and controls on vendor management, ROI, and align purchasing decisions with business strategy. This is a dual-mandate, high-ownership role that suits an analyst who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to move beyond spreadsheets into impactful business influence. **Key Responsibilities** **Corporate FP&A Coverage** - Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all corporate cost centers including Technology, HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and all CapEx spend. - Build and maintain monthly reporting packages that surface actionable insights - not just actuals vs. budget, but the story behind the numbers - Partner with cost center owners to build a business case and driver-based models for headcount plans, vendor spend, and discretionary spend drivers - Support the annual operating plan process by preparing corporate cost center templates, challenging assumptions, and consolidating submissions - Conduct ad hoc analyses as directed by the Head of FP&A, CFO, and senior leadership **Procurement & Vendor Management** - Serve as the FP&A point of contact for all corporate vendor spend - own the spend and ensure it is visible, categorized, and rationalized - Lead or support vendor negotiations on key contracts (software, HR tech, professional services, travel, benefits vendors) with a focus on cost reduction and value optimization - Build and maintain a vendor ROI framework: define metrics, track utilization, and provide periodic scorecard reporting to leadership - Monitor contract terms, renewal timelines, and usage data to flag risks and opportunities proactively - Work cross-functionally with Tech, HR, IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure procurement decisions follow internal policy and are financially sound - Identify and implement improvements to the procurement process - workflow, approval governance, documentation standards, and vendor onboarding - Evaluate purchase requests and vendor proposals for financial viability and alignment with operating plan targets **Qualifications** **Required** - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field - 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role - Strong financial modeling skills; fluency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling) - Experience with budget/forecast processes, variance analysis, and management reporting - Demonstrated ability to communicate financial findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders - High attention to detail with a mindset for building scalable, repeatable processes **Preferred** - Experience in staffing, professional services, or high-growth company environment - Prior exposure to procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management - Familiarity with ERP or FP&A platforms (e.g Adaptive Insights) - Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) - Understanding of contract structures, SLAs, and vendor performance frameworks - CPA or CFA certification is a plus **The Benefits** - Equity Plan - PTO package (plus birthdays off and volunteer time off) - Student Loan Reimbursement after one year as a full-time employee - Health and dental care - Competitive 401K match - A variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) - Childcare Reimbursement - Fitness Reimbursement **National Awards** - com’s Best Place to Work for Entry-Level Employees - Fortune’s Best Place to Work for Millennials - Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) Best Staffing Firms to Work For - Staffing Industry Analysts; (SIA) Fastest Growing Staffing Firms - Boston Business Journal’s Top 10 Best Places to Work - Washington Business Journal’s Top 15 Best Places to Work - Virginia Business Journal’s Top 25 Best Places to Work - Nashville Business Journal’s Top 10 Best Places to Work - Charlotte Business Journal’s Top 10 Best Places to Work **Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.** #LI-HM1