Senior Analyst, FP&A

Overview

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making across the organization. This role partners closely with Finance, Operations, and Business Development teams to provide actionable insights into business performance, identify trends, and improve forecasting accuracy.

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a key role in budgeting cycles, M&A due diligence, monthly reporting, variance analysis, and development of financial models and dashboards that support leadership decision-making.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Support and lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes

Maintain and update monthly and rolling forecasts, incorporating business drivers and changes in performance

Perform variance analysis (actual vs. forecast) and explain key drivers

Assist in long-range financial planning and scenario modeling

Reporting & Analytics

Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational reports using Excel and Power BI

Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate key performance trends and KPIs

Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of executive and board-level recurring reporting packages

Business Partnership

Support M&A due diligence efforts for geographical growth

Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze business performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Support analysis of sales performance, pricing, and trade/promotional activity

Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions

Collaborate with Finance and other stakeholders to ensure alignment in reporting and assumptions

Data & Process Improvement

Identify and resolve data discrepancies and improve data quality and reporting processes

Support enhancements to financial systems, reporting tools, and data governance practices

Improve efficiency of forecasting and reporting processes through automation and standardization

Assist in audit support and ensure financial data integrity

Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities:

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query)

Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

Ability to interpret financial statements and business drivers

Strong communication skills, including ability to present insights clearly

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Education & Experience:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics, or related field

2–5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Financial Analytics

Preferred

Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes

Experience with Power BI (or DAX), Tableau, or similar tools

Experience with M&A due diligence

Experience working with large data sets and KPI reporting

Work Environment

Primarily office-based, sedentary work environment

Frequent use of computer systems and collaboration tools

Occasional light lifting (up to 25 lbs)

Minimal travel required

Flagger Force is an industry leader in traffic control. Utilizing robust technology resources and expertise, we support the nation’s infrastructure, utilities, and other service industries throughout the eastern United States.

Flagger Force provides a supportive work environment centered on our organization's values, vision, and mission. The leadership team believes that our most important asset is our employees.

Flagger Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flagger Force's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law