FP&A Manager

About the role

Capital Electric is seeking a highly analytical and business-focused FP&A Manager to support financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will partner closely with branch leadership, operations, sales, and executive management to improve visibility into revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital, and profitability drivers across a multi-branch electrical distribution business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes for Capital Electric.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support revenue planning, gross margin analysis, branch profitability, operating expense management, and cash flow visibility.
• Produce timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages for leadership, including variance analysis and commentary on key drivers.
• Partner with branch, sales, supply chain, and functional leaders to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actions to improve financial performance.
• Analyze results by branch, customer segment, product category, vendor line, and other relevant dimensions to support decision-making.
• Support pricing, margin improvement, and mix analysis to help drive profitable growth.
• Monitor working capital performance, including inventory, receivables, and other balance sheet trends, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Provide decision support for strategic initiatives, capital investments, network optimization, and productivity improvement efforts.
• Work closely with accounting to ensure consistency between financial reporting, forecasts, and business performance analysis.
• Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and data quality to increase automation, accuracy, and speed of insights.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Manage certain month end close processes as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, public accounting, or related analytical roles.
• Prior experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or another multi-site operational environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to turn large data sets into clear business insights and practical recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to communicate effectively with executives, operational leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• The ideal candidate has experience supporting a branch-based business with high transaction volume, diverse customer types, and margin-sensitive decision-making.
• Experience in electrical distribution, construction supply, industrial distribution, or adjacent sectors is valuable.
• Candidates should be comfortable balancing strategic analysis with hands-on support for day-to-day business performance.

What We Offer You

• Great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates.
• Healthcare plans.
• Dental & vision.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Professional and personal development programs.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents.
• Rugged wellness program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Reporting Structure and Work Environment

This role is expected to work closely with finance leadership and business leaders across Capital Electric’s branch network and support functions. The position requires strong collaboration, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively in a performance-driven, customer-focused distribution environment.

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 with bonus potential

Benefits

• Healthcare plans.
• Dental & vision.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Professional and personal development programs.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents.
• Rugged wellness program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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