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Sr. FP&A Analyst / FP&A Analyst
Location: Trussville, AL (On-Site)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Up to $130,000 base 10% bonus
Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
A growing, family-owned organization is seeking a Sr. FP&A Analyst / FP&A Analyst to join its expanding Finance & FP&A team. This is a newly created position designed to support continued growth and the development of a modern FP&A function.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership on financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, profitability analysis, business intelligence, process improvement, special projects, and M&A-related initiatives. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve quickly.
With approximately $500 million in revenue, the organization offers the resources and complexity of a large company while maintaining the culture and accessibility of a family-owned business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a visible impact and grow their career within an expanding finance organization.
Key Responsibilities- Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reporting.
- Assist with monthly management reviews and quarterly Board of Directors presentations.
- Prepare financial presentations, reporting packages, and executive-level decks.
- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation of materials for leadership and Board review.
- Analyze product segments, customer profitability, sales performance, and overall business performance.
- Partner with Sales and Operations to identify opportunities to improve customer wallet share and revenue growth.
- Analyze existing customer purchasing activity and identify opportunities to expand product penetration.
- Support the financial integration and standardization of newly acquired businesses.
- Participate in M&A due diligence and other strategic financial projects.
- Report and analyze sales representative performance and key business metrics.
- Leverage Business Intelligence tools and data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Support ERP/system upgrades, integrations, and implementation of new financial processes.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives across Finance and FP&A.
- Perform financial analysis, reconciliations, and other ad hoc reporting as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Operations, and other business leaders.
- Support month-end activities as needed, with the primary focus of the role being FP&A rather than accounting close.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience for an FP&A Analyst or 5-7 years for a Senior FP&A Analyst.
- Strong financial reporting and analytical experience.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
- Strong variance analysis and financial modeling capabilities.
- Experience with reconciliations and audit-related activities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large amounts of financial data.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with JDE or another major ERP system.
- Experience with Planful or another FP&A platform.
- Exposure to Anaplan or similar planning/forecasting tools.
- Business Intelligence/reporting experience.
- Operational finance experience.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or M&A due diligence.
- Experience working with newly acquired businesses or financial system integrations.
- Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong ability to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
- Curious and eager to understand how the business operates beyond the numbers.
- Hardworking and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
- Comfortable asking questions, learning new systems, and taking ownership of projects.
- Strong communicator who can translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
- Newly created position within a growing FP&A organization.
- Opportunity to help shape and improve the FP&A function.
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives.
- Opportunity to work on M&A, business integration, systems, BI, and process improvement projects.
- Approximately $500 million family-owned organization with the resources of a large company and the culture of a smaller organization.
- Strong opportunity for long-term career growth, including potential advancement into management.
- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.