Financial Analyst FP&A

We are seeking a highly analytical finance professional to join our team in a multifaceted role spanning FP&A, corporate finance, and business analytics. This position will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, monitor key performance indicators, support forecasting and planning, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency. 

The role will have a direct impact on areas including pricing, inventory planning, sales performance, contribution margin, and business strategy, while also supporting executive reporting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical skills with excellent business acumen, communication, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.

 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Multi-faceted position involving FP&A, corporate finance, and data analytics with strong exposure to senior leadership and functional leaders
• Develop and monitor thoughtful financial analyses and key performance indicators that provide senior leadership with timely insights into trends, profitability, and growth drivers
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance/accounting, sales, supply chain, and operations) to evaluate processes and performance to drive efficiencies as well as understand and monitor ROIs
• Will have operational and sales impact in areas such as inventory planning and pricing strategy
• Play a role in the development of monthly financial reporting packages
• Play a role in the annual planning process and sales/contribution margin forecasting (price vs volume by segment)
• Play a role in the development of presentation materials for Board of Directors meetings and other executive leadership meetings
• Provide actual to plan analysis and variance explanations, which will involve interpreting and summarizing large data sets
• Track daily and weekly flash operating reports
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses (e.g., M&A diligence) to evaluate the impact of business decisions

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehensive understanding of finance functions, including financial reporting, accounting, processes, risks, and controls
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture
• Strong analytical ability to capture facts and data from multiple systems to understand root causes
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at the management level with excellent business acumen and strategic thinking
• Entrepreneurial spirit and thrives in a high growth, fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics related
• 3+ years of experience, including financial planning and analysis, financial reporting and internal controls
• Experience working with a BI platform or statistical coding (R, Python, SQL, VBA), along with an understanding of data modeling and knowledge of how to establish/systemize the process of tracking KPIs leveraging business intelligence
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution inventory-driven industry. Cost accounting experience is a plus