Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

4Patriots, LLC is a dynamic and fast-growing direct response marketing company based in the United States. We market and distribute emergency preparedness products in the direct-to-consumer market.

The company is powered by an adaptable, results-focused, data-driven team in a culture that empowers great people to do their best work.

We are searching for a data driven, detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces high standards and values accountability and recognition for their achievements.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with high standards that holds you accountable and rewards accomplishments, look no further.

You’ll be paid well for your contributions, sound decisions, and results. Your family is important, so you have the flexibility to balance both home and work according to your needs.

Your natural curiosity will be rewarded through continued professional development opportunities. Living our core values is non-negotiable;

you treat others with respect and dignity and expect it in return. Fostering an environment of transparency and authenticity, where one can bring one’s whole self to work, and where differences are celebrated comes naturally to you.

Finally, working in an environment where you are appreciated and valued is an important factor in your work life.

The FP&A Analyst’s Mission is to play a critical role in driving the financial performance of the company. This individual will be responsible for providing insightful analysis and supporting the FP&A Manager in developing financial models, including budgets and forecasts.

This role will work closely with the FP&A Manager and other departments to deliver timely and accurate financial information, helping the company achieve its financial objectives.

This role requires someone who values accuracy and attention to detail since the Company relies on financial data to make decisions.

This role also requires an excellent communicator since this person will be collaborating with people from all departments.

In addition, this role requires a self-starting, problem solver who takes pride in and ownership of their work. The FP&A Analyst should demonstrate an in-depth understanding of our general ledger, core business and products, key stakeholders, and current processes.

4Patriots Core Values :

• Get the important stuff done - We look for results focused people who strive to have a deep understanding of their role and how their work connects to their team and the company at large and understand how to organize their priorities to drive business value in the right ways.
• Actively and eagerly look to learn, improve, and grow - We look for intellectual curiosity and a questioning mindset.
• Ask questions and use data to make decisions - We look for people who can take in evidence, organize information from multiple sources, derive meaning from it, and make critical decisions quickly.
• We not I - We value knowing how to cooperate with peers and leaders to help the team achieve its goals.
• See the glass half full - We look for people who want to take ownership of their role and demonstrate enthusiasm, excitement and passion for their work.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting and Analysis :

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Help ensure the accuracy of accounts payable coding and assist when needed.

Budgeting and Forecasting :

• Support the annual budgeting process, including data collection and consolidation.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide updates to relevant stakeholders.

Financial Modeling :

• Build and maintain financial models to support various business initiatives.
• Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess potential financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with Marketing to prepare margin analysis over proposed product offerings

Strategic Support :

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform business strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze relevant data.

Process Improvement :

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Assist in the implementation of new financial tools and systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A practices within the organization.

4Patriots Benefits :

• Hybrid workplace flexibility to work from home and in the office
• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Company paid medical coverage
• Vision and dental coverage
• 401K with company match
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid maternity / parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Student loan repayment program
• Volunteer time off
• Professional development funds and many more!

Requirements : Qualifications :

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-2 years of experience in Accounting
• Exposure to manufacturing, distribution, or direct to consumer businesses, preferred
• Proficiency in NetSuite, preferred
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Google Sheets experience preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to collaborate and communicate within a multi-department environment

Skills and Abilities :

• Must be able to work independently as well as collaborate within a dynamic multi-department environment to achieve common goals;
• organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously; take ownership and be self-motivated and resourceful to find problem solutions;

be data and results driven; and learn quickly in a fast paced, open plan environment. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be detail oriented and adaptable

Physical and Mental Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time;
• use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; occasionally required to climb stairs;

balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull and / or move up to 20 pounds.

Repetitive motion of hands required for extended use of computers. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment and Travel Requirements :

Works in a well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office environment.

Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and / or air (up to 25% if remote).