FPA Financial Analyst

Description & Requirements Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW As an FP&A Financial Analyst at BradyPLUS, you'll provide essential financial and operational analysis across all business units. You'll collaborate with various departments including Sales, Category Management, Operations, Strategy, Human Resources, and Logistics. This role calls for a proactive, results-driven individual with a background in financial planning and analysis or accounting. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Analytics & Reporting: Deliver insights on sales and margin trends, financial drivers, and profitability analysis for customers and business units. Lead special projects aimed at enhancing operational and financial performance. • Monthly Reports & Presentations: Prepare materials for Senior Leadership meetings and quarterly business unit reviews to ensure data-driven decision-making. • Financial Studies: Assist in preparing forecasts, financial plans, and variance analyses. Provide actionable recommendations based on findings. • Budgeting Support: Contribute to the forecasting and annual budgeting process by consolidating financial data, creating detailed budgeting templates, and suggesting strategies for financial planning. • Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct analyses as needed to support various business partners. • Additional duties or special projects as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting • Experience: Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is advantageous. • Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to solve complex problems. • Microsoft Excel: Advanced proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros a plus). • Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate skills in formatting and presenting data. • Microsoft Word: Intermediate skills for document preparation. • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. • Project Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple high-profile projects effectively. • Ability to physically sit at a desk for long periods, operate a computer, and listen/speak clearly on the phone and in-person. • Ability to pass job-related employment screenings. The pay range for this role is $60,000- $75,000 per year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more. BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.