DescriptionMANAGER - FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at SOLID is a senior individual contributor responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a private equity-backed services business of approximately $100M in revenue, growing through frequent acquisitions. This exempt role reports to the CFO and partners closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.
Responsibilities:- Own forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis across a multi-entity services platform.
- Build and maintain financial models supporting operating plans, scenario analysis, and acquisition-related evaluations.
- Analyze financial and operational performance and provide actionable insights to management and private equity stakeholders.
- Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reporting for leadership, board, and sponsor reviews.
- Support acquisition diligence, integration tracking, and post-acquisition performance analysis.
- Partner with department leaders to interpret results and support planning decisions.
- Develop and maintain automated reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Primary Performance Measurements:- Financial reporting and forecasts are accurate, timely, and actionable insights.
- Finance department objectives are consistently achieved.
- Key strategic partner to leadership to align financial goals with operational strategies.
Top Characteristics:- Strong executive-level communication and influence skills.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements as a trusted advisor.
- Advanced analytical, modeling, scenario and sensitivity analyses with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.
- High professionalism, judgement and discretion with confidential information.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or accounting.
- Experience in a private equity-backed and/or acquisition-driven environment preferred.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with ERP and reporting systems.
- Travel is less than 5 percent.
