Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

About Alpha Energy Solutions

Alpha Energy Solutions is a leading provider of electrical, instrumentation, automation, fabrication, and field support services throughout the energy industry. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that help our customers maximize operational performance while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

As Alpha Energy continues to grow, we are seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead the company's financial planning processes, performance reporting, forecasting, and business analytics initiatives. This role serves as a key financial partner to executive leadership, helping drive informed decision-making and long-term business growth.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or advanced financial certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, financial modeling, or strategic finance experience.
• Experience supporting operations within construction, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, or oilfield service industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, profitability analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including:
• Financial modeling
• Scenario planning
• Data analysis
• Dashboard development
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial statements.
• Demonstrated ability to convert complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present findings to executives and operational leaders.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic business perspective.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

What You'll Do

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units and departments.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for revenue, labor, equipment utilization, project profitability, and cash flow.
• Maintain and improve long-range financial planning models supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate business risks and opportunities.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare monthly executive financial reporting packages.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational dashboards for leadership.
• Analyze financial and operational performance against budget, forecast, and historical trends.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Partner with Operations, Sales, Project Management, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate capital investments, acquisitions, equipment purchases, and major projects through ROI and financial impact analysis.
• Support pricing strategy development and margin improvement initiatives.
• Assist leadership with customer profitability analysis and business expansion opportunities.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze working capital trends and identify opportunities to improve cash conversion cycles.
• Monitor project billing, collections, and revenue recognition impacts on cash flow performance.

Data Analytics & Process Improvement

• Build and enhance financial reporting automation and dashboard capabilities.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through data analytics and operational performance tracking.
• Partner with Accounting and IT teams to optimize ERP reporting and financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data integrity.

Leadership & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the CFO and executive team in strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Lead financial analysis efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and major capital projects when applicable.
• Participate in leadership meetings and provide financial guidance on key business decisions.
• Mentor and support the development of finance and accounting team members.

Success Measures

The FP&A Manager will be successful by:

• Improving forecast accuracy and budgeting effectiveness.
• Providing timely, meaningful financial insights to leadership.
• Enhancing reporting automation and business intelligence capabilities.
• Supporting profitable growth and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strengthening cash flow management and working capital performance.

Serving as a trusted business partner to operational leaders and executive management.

Why Join Alpha Energy Solutions?

At Alpha Energy Solutions, our core values of Teamwork, Accountability, Quality, and Safety guide everything we do. We are committed to building a culture where employees are empowered to make an impact, solve complex challenges, and contribute to the long-term success of our organization.

If you are a highly analytical finance professional who enjoys turning data into strategic business decisions and wants to help shape the future of a growing energy services company, we encourage you to apply.

Alpha Energy Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.