Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Are you looking for a dynamic, supportive environment where your ideas can make a real impact? At 160 Driving Academy, we’re passionate about fostering a collaborative work culture where creativity and innovation thrive every day. From day one, you'll be part of a team that values fresh perspectives and encourages continuous learning.

160 Driving Academy is the nation’s largest CDL training provider and one of the fastest-growing vocational schools. We’ve built over 145 schools in the last decade, helping thousands of people start rewarding careers in trucking.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in driving the company's financial strategy, performance, and growth by developing financial models, providing insightful analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and producing reports that help to optimize business performance, mitigate risks, and capture growth opportunities.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Create Financial Plans:
  Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive financial plans, including budgets, operating plans, and long-term financial models to guide and measure the performance of the business.
• Analyze Financial Data:
  Identify trends, risks, and opportunities by analyzing financial data. Provide actionable insights to management to improve financial outcomes and support the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Provide Strategic Financial Insights:
  Deliver financial insights that support the organization's growth, profitability, and decision-making processes. Partner with leadership teams to assess strategic opportunities and financial viability.
• Advise Management:
  Use financial data and modeling to advise senior management on improving performance, minimizing risks, and capturing new business opportunities. Assist in scenario planning and decision-making.
• Prepare Financial Reports:
  Produce accurate, timely, and comprehensive management reports, including detailed analyses of sales, operational expenditures, and overall financial performance.
• Support Strategic Initiatives:
  Provide financial planning, forecasting, and modeling expertise to support company-wide strategic initiatives and business transformations.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
  Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and senior leadership, to drive financial performance and streamline decision-making.
• Participate in Planning Cycles:
  Contribute to the annual planning, long-term strategic planning, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis processes. Ensure alignment of financial objectives with business goals.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
  Produce and maintain KPI reporting, identify trends in operational and financial data, and conduct root cause analysis to explain variances.
• Run Small-Sized Projects:
  Lead and execute smaller projects that improve the ability to gather, analyze, and leverage financial data to provide more insightful, data-driven decisions.
• Consolidate Financial Data:
  Consolidate data from various sources, ensuring the accuracy of financial results reported by the accounting team, and provide timely updates on financial performance.
• Conduct Variance Analysis:
  Perform variance analysis to explain deviations from budgeted and forecasted financial targets, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Maintain Financial Models:
  Develop, update, and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Enhance Reporting Processes:
  Utilize automated reporting tools, data visualization software, and financial software solutions to streamline reporting processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the strategic value of financial insights.

 
Key Skills & Qualifications:
 
Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role, preferably in a corporate environment. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and data analysis is essential.

 
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills). Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is preferred.

 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders effectively.

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