Overview
Finance Data Specialist Jobs in United States at Specialty Food Association
Title: Finance Data Specialist
Company: Specialty Food Association
Location: United States
Independent Contractor: Financial Data & Spreadsheet Optimization Specialist (Part-Time)
This is a part-time, temporary contract role without benefits.
Engagement Details
- Type: Independent Contractor (project-based)
- Estimated Hours: 20–30 hours total
- Timeline: Start date of May 4, 2026. End date of June with possibility of additional project work
- Location: Remote
- Reporting to: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
We are seeking a detail-oriented independent contractor to support our Financial Planning & Analysis function on a short-term, part-time basis. This role will focus on organizing, cleaning, and standardizing a set of approximately 5 spreadsheets that contain 5-10 tab pages, which the business relies on to complete efficient scenario planning.
This is a project-based engagement ideal for someone with strong Excel expertise and experience working with financial data structures.
Scope of Work
The contractor will receive direction from the Director, FP&A to:
- Review and assess a series of existing spreadsheets used for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
- Clean and standardize data across files (e.g., formatting, naming conventions, version control, formula consistency)
- Identify and resolve errors, inconsistencies, and redundancies and sunset data from historical years and add in modeling for out years.
- Rebuild or streamline spreadsheet structures where needed to improve usability and integrity
- Ensure formulas, links, and dependencies are accurate and functioning properly
- Align spreadsheets to support scenario planning (e.g., consistent inputs, assumptions, and outputs)
- Create clear documentation for each file (structure, key formulas, inputs/outputs, update instructions)
- Recommend best practices for ongoing maintenance and future scalability
Deliverables
- Cleaned and fully functional versions of all assigned spreadsheets
- Standardized structure and formatting across files
- Documented assumptions, logic, and update processes
- Summary of key improvements and any remaining risks or limitations
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- Strong experience working with financial models, budgets, or forecasting tools
- Ability to audit, debug, and rebuild complex spreadsheets
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Experience creating clear documentation for non-technical users
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
Success Criteria
- Spreadsheets are accurate, easy to navigate, and ready for scenario planning use
- Financial inputs and outputs are clearly defined and consistent across files
- Internal team can confidently maintain and update files post-engagement
