WHAT WE LOOK FOR
The FP&A Analyst, reporting to the Manager of FP&A, will be responsible for driving the FP&A processes for the Company and assisting the FP&A Manager and the CFO on reporting and process initiatives across the company.
Focus will be on driving and evolving the company’s financial planning and analysis function with an emphasis on weekly and monthly performance KPI’s, and furthering the development of scalable reporting systems, processes, and analytical tools.
Candidate must be able to quickly ramp-up the learning curve to identify the key levers of performance across the platform to develop a credible rapport with constituents. Must be able to collaborate across all functional areas of the business constructively and efficiently, within a fast paced, distribution focused, private equity backed company.
WHAT YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
With the Manager of FP&A and the Accounting team, the FP&A Analyst will own the company’s financial planning function with an emphasis on providing quality management information, and furthering the development of systems, processes, and metrics. This includes:
-
Reporting of key revenue, pricing, sales, and operational data/metrics in dashboards and forecasts.
-
Working with functional leaders across the organization, develop and maintain a rolling revenue forecast.
-
Supporting the production of detailed, bottom-up budgets and forecasts to support short-term and long-term strategic planning.
-
Providing data and trends related to customers, suppliers and markets, that further inform the understanding of key trends in the business.
Support the company’s financial analysis function with an emphasis on performance improvement and providing relevant and timely external analysis. This includes:
-
Analyzing cash flow, cost control and expenses, as well as collaborating with the various business and functional leaders to suggest and implement improvements.
-
Monitoring the company’s performance in context of external market benchmarks and comparables, as well as internally tracked KPI targets.
-
Researching and investigating financial and operational performance variance issues and assisting business leaders in taking appropriate corrective actions.
Skills & Requirements
-
Solid business acumen, ideally with previous experience in FP&A.
-
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with acute attention to detail, accuracy and accountability, balanced with sound business judgment.
-
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
-
A high sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
-
Effective time management and organizational skills.
-
Ability to adapt and thrive with change and complexity
-
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-
Trusted liaison to, and relationships with, senior management.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
-
1-4 years of relevant experience in Finance and FP&A roles
-
A strong track record of financial analysis
-
Experience in building scalable financial planning, analysis and reporting models and processes to facilitate company growth.
-
Experience and ability to model and synthesize complex financial analysis, operational, and KPI data into concise presentations and decision framework, on a regular basis.
-
Working knowledge of SalesForce, NetSuite, and Looker BI a plus
-
Proficient in MS Office Suite; proficiency in Excel is required.
-
Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in finance or accounting
HOW WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES
-
You will always be heard, decisions are collaborative
-
Competitive compensation
-
Challenging and rewarding work
-
Generous benefits package
-
Work with an incredible team of smart and mission-driven people