Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A

What you’ll do…   Want to use your leadership and financial skills to help the company deliver on their key strategic goals and initiatives? This is a critical role for our FP&A team that works with the executive team and cross functionally to help shape location performance for over 230 affiliated office locations. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, you’ll help develop short-term and long-term strategic financial planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives.   This position is located at the GEDC Practice Support Center in Southfield, MI and would require an on-site presence at least 4 days per week. During the initial training period, full in-office attendance (five days/week) may be required.    What you’ll bring to the team…    Exceptional excel skills (advanced ad hoc modeling, automating reports, etc..) You’re analytical and look for issues – don’t just provide the numbers but proactively think about the issues You have high standards and can hold contributors accountable You have a great eye for detail and can articulate points in a simplistic approach You’re organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously You’re a master at making complex subjects easily understood through visuals You’re stimulated by challenges and are ready to help our ~240 locations succeed   You'll make an impact by...   Developing Strategic Financial Plans - financial and strategic planning for Great Expressions (a private equity backed firm with BIG plans for growth and success). Driving long-term Financial Planning - partnering with different departments to assess overall corporate goals and partners with diverse stakeholders to build streamlined, repeatable workflows to surface insights to leadership and across the regions. Building key storylines and insights - drive long-term strategic objectives; acts as thought partner to Regional Leadership. Collaborates with Senior Leadership - plan and analyze business plans by identifying gaps between business goals and corporate objectives; providing feedback to management regarding risks associated with financial projects; supporting region budget process; and providing insight on relevant historical trends, expected future events, and operational trends. Act as the lead finance support for regions – Prepare monthly financial reporting including variance and financial statement analysis. Able to clearly communicate a cohesive and concise story around business drivers behind financial data and potential implications on future results. Interact with the Region VP to point out revenue and cost opportunities to improve the EBITDA performance for the region. Proactively develop and share ideas – as a champion for continuous improvement in financial processes and margin reporting. Communication and Presentation - Provides strategic input for business decisions by producing complex financial models that incorporate assumptions, expectations, and known risks; preparing presentations and other supporting materials for recommendations; participating in business case presentations to senior and executive management; and communicating forecast, assumptions, and variances to senior management. Lead period P&L review with the Region teams, covering key variances and escalating meaningful trends. Acquisition Integration – This role will play a key player in the development and analysis of future acquisitions. Heavy focus – previous experience a plus.   Knowledge, skills & abilities...   Keen attention to detail Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized. Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels Ability to communicate financial information to operational audiences from operations to Vice President levels and across cross functional partner base Ability to build effective business partnerships and provided insights to operational executives Capable of providing training, coaching, and financial expertise to non-finance members of the organization All other tasks requested by Director, Manager, and Executive team   What we require you have…   Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field CPA a plus 4-6 years of applicable finance experience in public or private industry Strong accounting and financial analysis skills Proven ability to model and analyze to synthesize insight Experience with ERP / CPM software, Workday Adaptive Planning strongly preferred Advanced/Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Domo a plus Travel (Up to 10%)   About GEDC… Since 1982, Great Expressions has been at the forefront of dental innovation, setting the standard for exceptional care and unforgettable patient experiences. Now, we're entering a new era of transformation, and we want you to be a part of it. Our recently appointed leadership team brings over a century of collective dental expertise and is backed by dynamic investment support to pave the way for groundbreaking changes. We're channeling our resources and energy into revolutionizing our technology platform, expanding service offerings, and creating a personalized patient experience that goes beyond the expected. At Great Expressions, we're not just transforming dentistry; we're investing in the growth and development of our team. Join us and be a part of a career that blends innovation and professionalism, where your contribution shapes the future of dental excellence.