FP&A Associate
Vulcan Elements · Benson, NC · 3 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts
- Prepare variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Support preparation of monthly management reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking
- Build and enhance financial models to support strategic initiatives and scenario planning
- Partner with business leaders to analyze financial drivers and provide actionable insights
- Cook up coordination with functional departments across the organization to ensure alignment, accuracy, and accountability
- Absorb EBITDA adjustments and assist preparation of lender compliance documents
- Drive forward execution on any contemplated M&A or financing transactions, including diligence, valuation, negotiations, etc.
- Assist investor relations function with analysis responsive to key questions of investors and other stakeholders
- Analyze optimal capital allocation for rapid scale-up and long-term value creation
- Prepare financial analysis to guide key strategic and operational decisions, including pricing, target end markets / geographies, product portfolio, capital expenditures, etc.
- Work with Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and other teams to gather data and support analysis
- Provide financial guidance and ad-hoc reporting to help teams achieve strategic priorities
- Communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to streamline all aspects of the Finance function
- Support implementation or optimization of financial systems and tools
- Help develop standardized templates for reporting and forecasting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, FP&A, or a related financial role
- Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
- Strong grasp on core corporate finance concepts such as ROIC, WACC, LTV / CAC
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial modeling required
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with ERP systems, BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and / or data tools (Python, PowerQuery, SQL, etc.) a plus
This role requires a U.S. person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.