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Apex Fintech Solutions

FP&A Analyst

Reposted 6 Days Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
64K-80K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
64K-80K Annually
Junior
The FP&A Analyst supports financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and process improvements within the technology organization, collaborating with leadership to provide insights on financial performance and drive decision-making.
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WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.  

 

 At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. 

 

When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees. 

 

Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex. 

 

We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received: 

 

Best Places to Work 

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn 

 

WealthTech of the Year 

2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards 

 

The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies 

2024 - Presented by CNBC 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The FP&A Analyst will support the build-out of the Apex FP&A team and our efforts to increase automation of management reporting, advance cost management focus, and implement efficiencies in the budgeting and monthly reporting cycles.  The FP&A Analyst will primarily support the technology organization and have the opportunity to learn the details behind Apex’s business and gain cross-functional exposure and interaction with company leadership. Apex is a rapidly growing Fintech firm with a need for ongoing financial analysis and process improvement.  This role plays a critical role in delivering on the Firm’s objectives.

 

Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members and business leaders to prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages that drive business decisions

  • Assist with monitoring and analyze monthly financial results. Identify relevant trends and key drivers of budget variances

  • Prepare, control and explain monthly key performance indicator (KPI) metrics

  • Maintain and improve expense tracking for vendor and headcount reporting with a focus on automation to reduce manual efforts and increase cost transparency which drive business decisions

  • Deliver analytical management reporting, including ad-hoc requests, to provide the organization with a deeper understanding of changes in financial results

  • Participate in FP&A responsibilities associated with headcount reporting and data control

  • Support team in developing annual budgets and forecasts which will drive timely decision making; create and maintain budgeting templates

  • Prepare and maintain revenue models for forward-looking revenue forecasts which inform company leadership of notable trends

  • Evaluate and improve manual reporting processes by supporting the implementation of new and existing technology solutions.

  • Clean and analyze large data sets to summarize for management reporting, determine results, or reveal trends

  • Assist in the development and enhancement of internal cost allocation methodologies

  • Continuously improve and automate financial management processes and analytical tools needed to deliver reporting and budgeting

  • Actively participate in firmwide and departmental projects and initiatives

 

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field (or equivalent work experience) required

  • 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in a similar role for a clearing or investment firm, proprietary trading firm, or financial services

  • Experience with data visualization and business intelligence (BI) tools preferred

  • NetSuite Planning & Budgeting and NetSuite ERP experience a plus

  • Public accounting background a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent attention to detail, an exceptionally high degree of initiative and adaptability, and the ability to multitask

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to communicate constructively within the department and firm

  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)

  • Strong skills in Excel and/or visualization tools

  • Strong analytical skills to solve problems

  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

  • Ability to work with numerous and conflicting deadlines

  • Ability to perform tasks with speed and accuracy

  • Desire to take ownership of projects and ideas

Work Environment

  • This job operates in a hybrid office environment 3 days per week.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range

$64,000-$80,000

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft 365
Netsuite Erp
Netsuite Planning & Budgeting
Outlook
PowerPoint
Word

Apex Fintech Solutions Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60604

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