Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, corporate development, or FP&A
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; strong PowerPoint skills
Experience with M&A diligence and quality of earnings analysis preferred
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership
Franchise or multi-unit industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
Build and own financial models for new strategic initiatives, including business cases and scenario planning
Lead early-stage financial diligence on acquisition targets, reviewing quality of earnings reports and historical financials
Support valuation, integration planning, and post-close financial integration efforts
Track and reconcile costs related to strategic initiatives and capital projects against budget
Prepare monthly investor reporting packages and support development of quarterly board materials
Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support sponsor and lender reporting requirements
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Full benefits package including PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) and more
Full Job Description
Authority Brands is seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager Strategic Finance, this individual will play a critical role in supporting investor and lender reporting and ad-hoc strategic finance initiatives. This role offers significant exposure to cross-functional teams and executive leadership, and is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial acumen, excellent Excel and modeling skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Initiatives & M&A
Build and own financial models for new strategic initiatives, including business cases, return analyses, and scenario planning
Lead early-stage financial diligence on acquisition targets, including review of quality of earnings reports, historical financials, and franchisee performance data
Support valuation, integration planning, and post-close financial integration efforts
Track and reconcile costs related to strategic initiatives, capital projects, and investments against budget
Investor, Board & Lender Reporting
Prepare monthly investor reporting packages and support development of quarterly board materials
Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support sponsor and lender reporting requirements
Lead annual regulatory and compliance reporting initiatives
Ad Hoc Financial Analysis & Management Reporting
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, variance analyses, and KPI reporting to support strategic decision-making
Maintain agendas and presentations for monthly management reporting meetings
Support the long-range plan and maintain pro forma financials, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, corporate development, or FP&A
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; strong PowerPoint skills
Experience with M&A diligence and quality of earnings analysis preferred
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership
Franchise or multi-unit industry experience preferred
We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.
About Authority Brands
Authority Brands is a leading franchisor of home services, focused primarily on plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company operates through a number of well-known brands, including One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky. Authority Brands is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan and was founded in 2018.
