FP&A Analyst Contractor

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven FP&A Analyst to temporarily join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone with 3–4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related function who is eager to deepen their technical and analytical skills. You’ll play a role in supporting financial forecasting, reporting, and data accuracy initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

Planning & Forecasting

Assist in preparing the annual financial plan, quarterly forecasts, and ad hoc scenarios in coordination with the FP&A team.

Help track financial performance against plan and forecast to support variance analysis.

Management Reporting

Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity of data.

Analyze trends and key metrics to support ongoing business reviews.

Maintain and improve spreadsheets and templates used in monthly reporting processes.

Data & Process Support

Support initiatives to enhance the accuracy, consistency, and usability of financial data.

Assist in improving financial processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements.

Collaborate with finance, accounting, and procurement teams to ensure data inputs are complete and accurate.

What You’ll Get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries

Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure

structure

401(k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage

25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays

Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

3–4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis.

Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills; comfortable working with large data sets.

Exposure to BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus.

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

A self-starter attitude and willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

Who We Are:

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$75—$75 USD