Financial Analyst

Backyard Products ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Thu, May 14, 2026

Backyard Products is seeking a highly analytical and finance-driven Financial Analyst to support company-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in corporate finance, accounting, and financial modeling — not a general business analyst background. The Financial Analyst will partner closely with department leaders and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and drive operational performance. Key Responsibilities

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes
Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and investment decisions
Analyze financial results, variances, trends, and key business drivers
Prepare management reporting packages, dashboards, and executive presentations
Support long-range financial planning and cash flow forecasting
Partner with operational leaders to evaluate performance against budget and identify risks/opportunities
Conduct profitability, margin, pricing, and cost analysis
Assist with board reporting, lender reporting, and investor-related financial analysis as needed
Improve FP&A processes, reporting automation, and data integrity
Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting
Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, private equity, or related finance roles
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate finance principles
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (Microsoft D365, Great Plains, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into business recommendations
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or other relevant industries
Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience with KPI development and operational finance analysis

Key Competencies

Financial acumen
Strategic thinking
Forecasting and modeling expertise
Attention to detail
Business partnership
Problem-solving and decision support
Executive communication

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