Elevated Industrial Solutions is seeking a financial planning and analysis manager to join our dynamic team!

About the position: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced FP&A Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis function and contribute to our strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial reporting, modeling, and analysis, with prior experience in M&A and corporate finance. Candidates with backgrounds in investment banking or private equity will be given preference. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

What you’ll do in the role

Financial reporting and analysis

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports at both corporate and operational levels, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Deliver monthly, detailed 3-statement models, incorporating division-specific top-line performance, working capital trends, debt schedules, and credit metrics.
• Analyze performance trends, variances, and key metrics to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Perform monthly ABL Borrowing Base and quarterly Covenant Compliance reporting for credit lender.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis

• Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts, partnering with department heads to align financial goals.
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances from budgets and forecasts, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Provide detailed variance analysis, explaining deviations and underlying operational drivers.

M&A and Corporate Finance Leadership

• • Drive the company’s M&A strategy, leading transaction processes, including valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
• Familiarity of Quality of Earnings (QoE) process to support investment due diligence.

Process Improvement and Collaboration

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of financial reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather key data, ensuring alignment across departments for strategic initiatives.
• Communicate financial results and insights to executive leadership, simplifying complex financial concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or Masters preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, M&A, strategic planning, and Adj. EBITDA & EBITDA Addbacks modeling & tracking.
• Familiarity with debt capital raising, credit agreement review, LBO modeling specifics (cash flow sweep, PIK modelling, FCF and cash conversion cycle).
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Business Central Dynamics ERP, Macabacus Add-in, MS Excel and PowerPoint).
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.