FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19154 (Onsite) Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 + Bonus

About the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a reputable organization to identify an FP&A Analyst for its corporate finance team. This position will play a critical role in driving profitability through gross margin analysis, freight cost optimization, vendor rebate management, and strategic financial planning.

The ideal candidate will serve as a key business partner to Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and Branch Leadership by providing actionable financial insights that support business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and maximize financial performance across a multi-location distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze gross margin performance by Branch, customer, vendor, product category, and salesperson
• Identify margin leakage and provide recommendations to improve profitability
• Develop and maintain customer, product, and vendor profitability reporting
• Support pricing initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and profitability assessments
• Analyze inbound and outbound freight spending and identify cost recovery and optimization opportunities
• Partner with Operations and Logistics teams to improve freight efficiency and reduce transportation costs
• Track vendor rebate program performance and attainment levels
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Vendor Management teams to maximize rebate earnings and profitability
• Support monthly financial reviews, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to enhance business visibility
• Present financial findings, trends, and recommendations to Finance and Operational Leadership
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, analytics, and decision support
• Provide ad hoc analysis and strategic recommendations to support organizational objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Pricing Analysis, Distribution Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or related financial analysis roles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and financial reporting
• Experience analyzing gross margin, pricing, freight costs, and operational performance metrics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools
• Exposure to pricing strategy, vendor rebate programs, and transportation cost analysis
• Experience building dashboards and automating reporting processes
• Knowledge of large-scale operational or multi-location business environments

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $80,000 - $90,000
• Bonus eligibility
• High-visibility role partnering directly with business leadership
• Opportunity to drive profitability initiatives and strategic decision-making
• Exposure to pricing, supply chain, logistics, and commercial finance functions
• Stable and growing organization with strong advancement potential

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $80,000 to $90,000 and benefits may include M/D/V.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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