Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Department: FinanceReports To: Chief Financial OfficerRole Type: Senior individual contributor
Position SummaryThe Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is a senior individual contributor responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and business performance analysis across SOLID Surface Care's multi-entity services platform. Reporting to the CFO, the role partners with executive and operational leaders to connect financial results to market performance, labor productivity, customer economics and growth decisions.
The position owns financial analysis and forecast assumptions while collaborating with IT on data infrastructure and reporting automation.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBudgeting, Forecasting and Financial ModelingLead annual budget, periodic reforecast and rolling forecast processes across markets, entities and functions, establishing clear assumptions, calendars and accountability.Develop driver-based models for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, cash and operational scenarios.Translate sales pipeline, contracted revenue, customer activity, labor capacity and other operating drivers into actionable forecasts and sensitivities.
Market and Operational PerformanceAnalyze market-, branch-, customer- and service-line profitability, including revenue trends, gross margin, cost-to-serve and EBITDA drivers.Partner with Operations to evaluate labor productivity, utilization, overtime, staffing levels, scheduling/capacity and other factors affecting margins.Lead budget-versus-actual and forecast-versus-actual analysis, identifying root causes, risks and corrective actions with business leaders.
Executive Reporting and Business PartnershipPrepare monthly operating reviews, leadership reporting, board/sponsor materials and decision-oriented financial commentary.Work directly with commercial, operational and functional leaders on investment cases, pricing economics, headcount plans and performance-improvement initiatives.Build and maintain a consistent KPI framework and reporting definitions with Finance and IT; own financial logic, assumptions and interpretation.Acquisitions and Strategic InitiativesSupport acquisition diligence, financial modeling, integration planning and post-acquisition performance and synergy tracking.Evaluate strategic projects, process changes and resource decisions through scenario and return analysis.Partner with IT and business analysts to specify, test and improve automated dashboards and reliable financial data feeds without assuming primary ownership of application administration.
OtherPerform other related duties as assigned.
Performance MeasuresTimely, credible budgets and forecasts with improving forecast accuracy and clear variance explanations.Actionable market and operational analysis that supports margin improvement and informed resource decisions.Reliable executive/board reporting and consistent KPI definitions.Effective business partnership and measurable insight into acquisition and strategic initiative performance.
QualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field.Seven or more years of progressive FP&A, financial analysis or accounting experience.Advanced Excel-based financial modeling, scenario analysis and executive presentation skills.Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and ERP/reporting data.
PreferredExperience in private equity–backed, acquisition-driven, multi-site or field-services businesses.Experience with Certinia or similar ERP systems and BI/reporting platforms.Experience analyzing labor productivity, service-line profitability and operational drivers.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to connect detailed operational metrics to revenue, margin, EBITDA and cash outcomes.Executive-level communication, sound business judgment and confidence challenging assumptions constructively.Strong analytical rigor, financial modeling and data-validation skills.Ability to influence without direct authority and manage competing priorities with discretion.
Working ConditionsWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment, with extended computer use and occasional work beyond standard hours during reporting, close, system implementation or acquisition cycles. Travel is expected to be less than 5%.
About SOLIDFounded in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina, SOLID Surface Care, Inc. is the nation's largest self-performing facility care company. SOLID provides science-based cleaning, disinfection, restoration and maintenance for hard and soft surfaces, with a commitment to environmentally conscious methods and a best-in-class client experience.
Equal Employment OpportunitySOLID Surface Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
DisclaimerThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or qualifications. Duties may change based on business needs. xzbcwsv This description does not constitute an employment contract.