Financial Analyst – Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

Financial Analyst | MRA Search

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role for MRA Search’s client, located in Metro Atlanta, GA. The client is a leading private equity-backed industrial services company, generating approximately $300 million in annual revenue with operations spanning multiple markets throughout the United States. The company has established a reputation for operational excellence, customer service, and strong execution, expanding through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Backed by a premier private equity sponsor, the organization is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This role offers broad exposure to executive leadership, business operations, financial planning, business intelligence, and strategic initiatives within a high-performing finance team, where you will gain significant professional development opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Atlanta, GA

• Team: Reports to FP&A Manager
• Mission: This role supports the company’s financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and business analytics efforts to deliver insights that drive business performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Power BI, ERP system, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
• Reporting: Support monthly financial reporting and variance analysis processes.
• Analysis: Analyze business performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Presentations: Prepare management reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Business Intelligence: Create and maintain dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience with a strong academic record.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Experience with modern dashboarding tools like Tableau or Power BI, and exposure to modern financial reporting tools.