FP&A Analyst – Corporate Costs & Procurement

<div class="content-intro"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div><p><strong>About ALKU</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary + Bonus: </strong>$80,000 - $95,000</p> <p>We are hiring an FP&amp;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.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Corporate FP&amp;A Coverage</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all corporate cost centers including Technology, HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and all CapEx spend.</li> <li>Build and maintain monthly reporting packages that surface actionable insights - not just actuals vs. budget, but the story behind the numbers</li> <li>Partner with cost center owners to build a business case and driver-based models for headcount plans, vendor spend, and discretionary spend drivers</li> <li>Support the annual operating plan process by preparing corporate cost center templates, challenging assumptions, and consolidating submissions</li> <li>Conduct ad hoc analyses as directed by the Head of FP&amp;A, CFO, and senior leadership</li> </ul> <p><strong>Procurement &amp; Vendor Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the FP&amp;A point of contact for all corporate vendor spend - own the spend and ensure it is visible, categorized, and rationalized</li> <li>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</li> <li>Build and maintain a vendor ROI framework: define metrics, track utilization, and provide periodic scorecard reporting to leadership</li> <li>Monitor contract terms, renewal timelines, and usage data to flag risks and opportunities proactively</li> <li>Work cross-functionally with Tech, HR, IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure procurem