Financial Analyst - FP&A

About the position

The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in producing, maintaining, and improving management financial reporting within a dynamic, high-growth, private equity-backed organization. This position will provide critical financial support that drives business performance and decision-making. The FP&A Analyst will focus on monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting, including MD&A, Board of Director packages, as well as KPI reporting to include Sales, Production, Inventory, CAPEX, and SG&A. The role will also support Business Unit and Functional leaders in the compilation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the monthly Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and associated reporting schedules
• Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful delivery of BU and Departmental financial reporting
• Research and analyze variances in actual results relative to budget, forecasts, and prior year, identifying trends and key insights to help guide decision making
• Identify and implement process improvements with a focus on enhancing both accuracy and timeliness of reporting, working closely with the Accounting and Financial Systems teams
• Design and implement dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide real-time analysis of financial and operational performance
• Develop and maintain Forecasting models to support an accurate and timely Budget/Forecast process
• Organized and attentive to detail to maintain changes in fast moving process
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Operations, and Sales, to ensure alignment of financial goals
• Present findings and recommendations to Finance leadership in a clear and impactful manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate accounting, or related roles
• Capable in financial modelling, strong Excel & PowerPoint skills, and understanding of relationship between P&L, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.

Nice-to-haves

• Working towards MBA, CPA, or other professional designation
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive industries
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.