Financial Analyst
Backyard Products · Ann Arbor, MI · 2 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and investment decisions
- Analyze financial results, variances, trends, and key business drivers
- Prepare management reporting packages, dashboards, and executive presentations
- Support long-range financial planning and cash flow forecasting
- Partner with operational leaders to evaluate performance against budget and identify risks/opportunities
- Conduct profitability, margin, pricing, and cost analysis
- Affiliate with board reporting, lender reporting, and investor-related financial analysis as needed
- Improve FP&A processes, reporting automation, and data integrity
- Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, private equity, or related finance roles
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate finance principles
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (Microsoft D365, Great Plains, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into business recommendations
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or other relevant industries
- Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Experience with KPI development and operational finance analysis