Senior FP&A Analyst

 Imagine working for a company that knows their employees are the key to its success, a company that provides exceptional results while being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve in research and development; MicroCare LLC is that company. We are a trusted global provider of critical cleaning solutions with a best-in-class employee population. Currently we are searching for a Senior FP&A Analyst in New Britain, CT.

MicroCare, LLC is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company specializing in cleaning coating and lubricating fluids used in the installation and manufacture of a broad range of products in the electronics, medical, fiber optic and metal fabricating industries. Since 1983 we have pioneered hundreds of environmentally progressive and sustainable products in response to emerging regulatory demands and our customers' evolving cleaning and coating needs.

Voted as one of the best places to work in Connecticut, two years in a row, MicroCare is a company with a heart. At all our facilities in Connecticut and across the globe, we work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, our suppliers and each other. We like to laugh; have fun and we make an important impact. 

MicroCare LLC offers competitive salaries and benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, 401k plan, Holiday and Paid Time Off. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. We are headquartered in central Connecticut accessible from both Greater Hartford and New Haven. This position is located at our New Britain facility.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role will drive financial visibility, operational insights, & scalable reporting processes, partnering closely with functional leaders to analyze business performance, support strategic decision-making, and enhance forecasting & reporting capabilities within a fast-paced, private equity-backed manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support monthly financial reporting and analysis processes, including variance analysis versus forecast, budget, and prior year performance.
2. Partner with business leaders across operations, sales, supply chain, and functional teams to understand performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and improve accountability to financial targets.
3. Develop, maintain, and enhance KPI reporting to provide visibility into operational and financial performance.
4. Support the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range strategic planning processes.
5. Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentations for leadership and private equity stakeholders.
6. Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, tools, and data quality.
7. Evaluate and help implement scalable financial reporting and planning systems to improve automation, consolidation, and business insights.
8. Leverage AI and modern analytics tools to streamline reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance business decision support.
9. Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, pricing, margin improvement, operational performance, and business investments.
10. Partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure alignment between financial reporting, forecasting assumptions, and business performance.
11. Assist in development of business cases and financial models for operational and strategic initiatives.
12. Support development of scalable reporting and analytics capabilities to meet the needs of a growing organization.
13. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional business leaders
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related analytical roles
• Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments 
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to work with large and complex datasets
• Working knowledge of business intelligence and reporting platforms, Power BI
• Demonstrated success enhancing financial processes, reporting infrastructure, or system implementations
• Experience leveraging AI or automation tools to improve finance processes and reporting capabilities 
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable manufacturing ERP platforms)
• Working knowledge of FX translation and functional currency reporting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced financial certification preferred
• Experience in a private equity-backed, high-growth, or highly acquisitive manufacturing environment
• Prior experience within chemical manufacturing, blending, packaging, or process manufacturing industries strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
• Experience partnering directly with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Commercial leadership teams

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Continuous sitting and continuous keyboard use