What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP&A Analyst-Ambient position at Ambient?
About Us:
We are a recognized industry leader in providing custom HVAC products and services for the commercial, industrial, healthcare/life sciences and residential building markets. We offer product expertise, technical and application support, system design and operational support thereby meeting our clients’ specific needs and requirements. Leveraging our market leadership, we are expanding our service and solution offerings and building our footprint both organically and through acquisitions.
Role: FP&A Analyst
With our rapid expansion, Ambient is looking to expand its FP&A team within the Finance department. This is a Hybrid role in Orange, CA. You will be responsible for providing critical financial insights and forecasts to support strategic decision-making. This role involves preparing detailed financial models, analyzing business performance and assisting in sales forecasts. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented and capable of turning complex data into actionable insights that optimize sales strategies and financial outcomes. You will report to the Manager Sales Planning and will work closely with other members of the finance team, as well as collaborate with the various sales teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Ambient provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are a recognized industry leader in providing custom HVAC products and services for the commercial, industrial, healthcare/life sciences and residential building markets. We offer product expertise, technical and application support, system design and operational support thereby meeting our clients’ specific needs and requirements. Leveraging our market leadership, we are expanding our service and solution offerings and building our footprint both organically and through acquisitions.
Role: FP&A Analyst
With our rapid expansion, Ambient is looking to expand its FP&A team within the Finance department. This is a Hybrid role in Orange, CA. You will be responsible for providing critical financial insights and forecasts to support strategic decision-making. This role involves preparing detailed financial models, analyzing business performance and assisting in sales forecasts. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented and capable of turning complex data into actionable insights that optimize sales strategies and financial outcomes. You will report to the Manager Sales Planning and will work closely with other members of the finance team, as well as collaborate with the various sales teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts across product lines and regions, with a focus to the Western regions of the business
- Lead the sales budgeting process, aligning forecasts with overall financial objectives
- Analyze market trends and sales pipelines to support forecast accuracy
- Maintain and update the sales backlog across all Western regions of the business
- Assist in the development of the annual budget and periodic forecasts
- Evaluate financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insightful variance analysis
- Leverage tools (e.g., Power BI and Adaptive) to generate regular financial reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators and trends
- Conduct thorough financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with business units to develop accurate and timely financial forecasts
- Identify and communicate potential risks and opportunities to forecast accuracy
- Build and maintain complex financial models to assess business scenarios and investment opportunities
- Monitor and analyze departmental expenses, providing recommendations for cost optimization
- Maintain and update financial databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information
- Streamline and automate financial reporting processes wherever possible
- Provide financial insights and guidance to support departmental initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, sales planning, or related roles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong knowledge of sales forecasting techniques and tools
- Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., Adaptive)
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
- Knowledge of POC Accounting a Plus
- Experience in Construction, Engineering Services and related fields a Plus
Ambient provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000