FP&A Analyst

About the role

Plunkett's Pest Control, a family-owned company with over 100 years of history, is adding an FP&A Analyst to our Finance team in Fridley, MN. This role combines foundational analytical responsibilities with exposure to strategic finance, contributing to decision-making and operational performance improvement. It's designed for an early-career professional with high growth potential, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, reporting, and cross-functional business support. The role also incorporates data tools and emerging AI capabilities to improve efficiency, enhance analysis, and strengthen financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of monthly forecasts and annual budgets
• Assist in building and updating financial models related to revenue, labor, and operating costs
• Perform scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support planning efforts, and contribute to long-range financial planning
• Prepare recurring financial reports, including monthly performance packages
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Analyze key financial and operational drivers, including revenue trends, cost structures, and profitability
• Assist in maintaining standardized reporting formats and improving reporting consistency
• Partner with operational, sales, and marketing teams to understand business performance drivers
• Provide analytical support for pricing, cost control, and margin improvement initiatives
• Evaluate key performance indicators such as technician productivity, route efficiency, and customer retention
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects aligned with business priorities
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze data from our ERP system (Sage), Clypboard, and other business tools
• Maintain and enhance reporting tools, including Excel-based models and BI dashboards
• Identify and execute opportunities to automate manual reporting processes
• Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, forecasting platforms, data automation tools) to improve efficiency, enhance forecasting accuracy, and generate insights from large or complex datasets
• Support the ongoing development of finance data capabilities and analytics maturity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or data analysis (including internships)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with structured datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to financial modeling, budgeting, or forecasting processes
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Familiarity with ERP or financial systems
• Demonstrated interest or experience applying AI tools to analytics or business processes
• Experience in service-based or operations-driven industries

Benefits

• Health insurance with a $0 deductible, plus dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company-sponsored retirement program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth and continuous professional development

About Us

Plunkett's Pest Control is a stable, family-owned company with over 100 years of service. We live by our Core Four Values:

• Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
• Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
• Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow and improve every day.
• Shape Our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

A pre-employment background check is required upon receiving an employment offer.