Senior FP&A Analyst

About the role

Great Gray is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to support our FP&A function. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the FP&A team, executive leadership, and private equity sponsors to drive financial insights, ensure robust reporting, and support value creation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process and coordinate monthly forecasts.
• Analyze variances versus budget/forecast and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions.
• Support the monthly and quarterly close processes, including the preparation of internal financial statements and external reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP.
• Conduct financial analyses to support strategic and operational initiatives.
• Build financial models for business cases, new initiatives, and cost-saving projects.
• Extract, manipulate, and interpret large datasets, translating raw data into actionable financial insights and into profitability and operational efficiency that align with business objectives.
• Aid in developing, monitoring, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders by providing financial insights and recommendations in areas such as pricing, cost management, and revenue growth.
• Assist in cash flow analysis and reporting, including working capital analysis and liquidity monitoring.
• Support the preparation of materials and analyses for private equity sponsors, board meetings, investor updates and other key stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial reporting and insights.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis support for potential mergers, acquisitions, and investments. Assist in post-acquisition financial tracking as needed.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing, process improvement initiatives, and support the broader FP&A team to drive high performance and continuous improvement.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance. Experience supporting financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting in a private equity-backed or complex, fast-paced environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and US GAAP financials, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement mechanics, with the ability to apply accounting concepts in a financial planning context.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial management software (e.g., ERP systems, planning tools).
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial insights for business partners.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to bring best practice ideas to the team.

Benefits

We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits package at Great Gray. Some of the highlights are:

• Competitive compensation package
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Annual well-being stipend
• Eligible employees may also contribute to a 401(k) plan with an advantageous employer contribution model, upholding our mission to support our employees in retirement

Company Background

Great Gray is the leading independent provider of trustee and administrative services to Collective Investment Trusts (“CITs”), with over $370 billion in CIT assets under management, across more than 1,020 funds. We proudly work with more than 80 subadvisors, including leading firms such as AllianceBernstein, American Funds, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, MetLife, Neuberger Berman, PGIM, PIMCO and Raymond James. CITs are more than just an investment vehicle. They represent a forward-thinking approach to retirement planning. These tax-exempt, pooled investment vehicles are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, like 401(k)s. CITs are comparable to mutual funds, but, because they are tailored for the institutional retirement market, they can offer distinct advantages, including efficient administration and cost-effectiveness. CITs have a history dating back over 90 years; but they have gained favor over the past decade, driven by innovations, and Great Gray has been at the forefront. Great Gray has consistently delivered year-over-year growth at an above market rate and is investing in the continued development of its core CIT business as well as complementary administrative services and technology solutions for the retirement market.

Madison Dearborn Partners (“MDP”) Background

MDP is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago. Since MDP's formation in 1992, the firm has raised aggregate capital of over $37 billion and has completed over 160 platform investments across nine flagship funds. MDP invests across five dedicated industry verticals, including financial services, healthcare, technology and government services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Great Gray Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor.