Senior FP&A Analyst

About Purple Wave

Visit us at: PurpleWave.com

Purple Wave Auction is a leader in the equipment auction industry focusing on construction, ag, fleet, and government equipment.  We are a data-driven, quickly changing and evolving, growing organization.  Our focus is on marketing the assets we sell for our customers to find the highest quality bidders for the best recoveries for our sellers.  We strive to make this transaction Straight, Simple, and Sold.  We live daily by our core values of trust, team, care, and passion to be the place people want to work and our customers want to return to for their equipment buying and selling needs for their businesses.

Purple Wave Auction is the largest no-reserve Internet auction company in the Midwest.

• We have over 300 employees, nearly doubling in size in the last three years.
• We have a robust tech team and continue to invest in progressive techniques to enhance our services.
• While working at Purple Wave, you will have the opportunity to help our mission of being the easiest, most straightforward place to buy and sell used equipment. 
• Purple Wave empowers its employees to solve problems effectively in a family-run business culture.
• We provide opportunities for continued education as you grow your career with tuition reimbursement. We have a generous benefits package in one of the fastest-growing companies in the area.

Purple Wave is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our growing team to support our customers as we bring our values of Trust, Team, Care and Passion to them. 

Purple Wave Auction Core Values:

• TRUST:  We are trustworthy…Our business depends upon our integrity and our customer’s ability to trust Purple Wave and its people:  to enforce a fair, transparent unreserved auction marketplace; to safeguard their bidding information; to give a full effort on behalf of their asset(s); We are transparent, accountable and fair.
• TEAM:  WE ARE A TEAM…We respect, support, appreciate and inspire each other; We communicate and follow-through; We need each other. We do our best work when we work together.
• CARE:  WE CARE…We care for our customers. We look out for their best interests. We work hard for them. We “go the extra mile”.
• PASSION:  WE ARE PASSIONATE…We are positive, we are enthusiastic, we take pride in our work, we own our responsibilities and we deliver; When we see problems, we fix them. We learn from our mistakes. We improve ourselves and Purple Wave every day; We believe Purple Wave can be the best marketplace for used equipment and we are committed to make it happen. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity is a Purple Wave, Inc. policy. It is our practice to select the best-qualified candidate for each position in the organization. No employee of the Company will discriminate against an applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or other physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. 

Notice of Background Check

As a condition of your employment, you will be required to sign the Company’s Authorization for Background Check, and to provide the Company with documents establishing your identity and right to work in the United States.

At Purple Wave, finance is more than reporting the numbers—it’s helping shape what comes next. We’re looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst who can bring financial insight, analytical rigor, and a forward-looking mindset to our growing organization. You’ll take ownership of the full planning and forecasting cycle, translate complex financial data into actionable insights, and serve as a trusted resource for leaders across the business. THIS POSITION IS NOT A REMOTE POSITOIN AND IS OFFICED AT PURPLE WAVE HEADQUARTERS IN MANHATTAN, KS

We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis professional to join Purple Wave, Inc. as our Senior FP&A Analyst. This is a key individual contributor role where you will serve as the driving force behind our financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical efforts. You will own the complete financial planning cycle—from budget development and sales forecasting to cash flow management—while uncovering actionable insights that drive business decisions across the organization.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on strategic business decisions.
• A collaborative, growing organization with strong support from leadership.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Work with cutting-edge financial systems and modern analytical tools.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including revenue, operating expense, and capital forecasts.
• Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly sales forecasts with sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and analysis to support liquidity planning and working capital management.
• Analyze financial statements, transaction data, and operational metrics to identify trends, anomalies, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and other departments to gather data, validate assumptions, and deliver targeted financial insights.
• Manage and reconcile Sage Intacct and other financial systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Use AI tools and automation to streamline analysis, improve efficiency, and uncover deeper insights.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and financial models to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of direct experience in FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, and data visualization.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct or similar enterprise accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial models, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate and ask questions.
• Exceptional communication skills—ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Comfort with AI tools and automation (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Power Query, Python) for financial analysis and process improvement.
• Spanish speaking bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates may be requested to complete position specific skills assessments.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to satisfactorily complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with e-commerce, marketplace, auction, or B2B SaaS business models.
• Experience preparing board-level or executive presentations.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• CPA, CFA, or MBA.
• Prior experience leading cross-functional initiatives or working as a one-person finance team.

Working Settings:

• Full-time Salaried Exempt, not eligible for overtime.
• Office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time zone, additional hours may be required depending on priorities
• Based in the Purple Wave headquarters in Manhattan, KS.
• Potential for 10% travel, should the need arise.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

Compensation:

• The salary varies based on experience and qualifications, but typically ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 per year.
• Monthly Bonus Program - determined by the Company’s monthly revenue result and are paid on a “percent to plan” payout formula. (90% = $300, 100% = $600, 110% = $900, 120% = $1,200).
• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment.
• Company-paid Life Insurance with options for supplemental coverage.
• Fully paid Short-Term Disability provided by the Company.
• 3 Weeks of PTO annually (details shared during onboarding).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - Eligible to purchase company stock at a discount after 90 days of employment, with enrollment opportunities each May and November.