Meriplex is a managed cybersecurity, IT, and SD-WAN solutions provider that enables transformation by combining secure, innovative technology with advanced expertise. Innovation is our hallmark, and it begins with staff development. Join Meriplex where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside a team of enthusiastic industry and technology experts.

We are looking to enhance our growing Corporate FP&A team with a Financial Analyst. As part of the team, this role will participate in all aspects of Corporate Finance & FP&A company wide. The role will prepare executive level briefings on business performance, providing variance analysis and forecasting to help the business meet its strategic and financial targets. Additionally, this role will be a key partner to business leadership and report directly to the Director of Finance. This position is very hands-on with the business, and qualified candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced and high-growth environment with a strong business acumen.

A strong candidate will display excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with an ability to drive insights for better, faster decision making. The ideal candidate will also show strong leadership potential.

Make your mark at Meriplex by being the best at what you do. Here’s how to make an impact:

• Supports the company’s financial models for forecasting, including 3-statement modeling, capital budgeting, bottoms-up planning, scenario analysis
• Supports explanation of financial performance through monthly variance analysis of financial statements, highlighting key trends and analyzing the cause of unexpected variances using both financial and non-financial variables
• Key contributor to annual financial planning process, providing key analytics and strategic insights to business leaders, finance, and executives
• Support preparation of monthly executive business reviews and board of director presentations
• Provides analysis of business unit and department financial performance and reporting
• Support ongoing efforts to acquire new companies through forecasting, diligence, and integration support
• Key partner for finance and accounting teams

Let’s work together to succeed together! Relevant experience in the following areas will get you off to a great start:

• 0-3 years of experience in banking, public accounting, corporate FP&A or other analytical roles
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong business acumen and an inquisitive mind into underlying drivers of business performance
• Creative problem solving with an ability to take ambiguous problems and turn them into practical solutions
• Intermediate Excel skills preferred
• Beginner Microsoft Power BI and or Tableau skills preferred

Work Schedule/Travel - Standard Meriplex business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility to meet deadlines.

We value both education and experience equally - While your formal degree, and certifications, would contribute to your success in this role, we also find tremendous value in skills and knowledge gained through in-depth, real-world experience in a related field.

The Meriplex Difference - Meriplex employees receive a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life insurance, 401K, plus PTO, holiday pay, as well as referral bonuses.

If you want to be a lion, you must train with lions. Come and join a winning team!

• Channel Futures MSP 501 Winner (2021)
• Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (2020 & 2021)
• Top 50 Tech Services CEO Award (2020)
• CRN MSTP 500 Winner (2021)

Meriplex Communications and Meriplex Solutions are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Meriplex Communications and Meriplex Solutions do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Meriplex Communications and Meriplex Solutions will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Meriplex Communications and Meriplex Solutions.