Financial Analyst

Backyard Products is seeking a highly analytical and finance-driven Financial Analyst to support company-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in corporate finance, accounting, and financial modeling — not a general business analyst background. The Financial Analyst will partner closely with department leaders and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and drive operational performance. Key Responsibilities Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and investment decisions Analyze financial results, variances, trends, and key business drivers Prepare management reporting packages, dashboards, and executive presentations Support long-range financial planning and cash flow forecasting Partner with operational leaders to evaluate performance against budget and identify risks/opportunities Conduct profitability, margin, pricing, and cost analysis Assist with board reporting, lender reporting, and investor-related financial analysis as needed Improve FP&A processes, reporting automation, and data integrity Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, private equity, or related finance roles Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate finance principles Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (Microsoft D365, Great Plains, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) Ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into business recommendations Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or other relevant industries Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau Experience with KPI development and operational finance analysis Key Competencies Financial acumen Strategic thinking Forecasting and modeling expertise Attention to detail Business partnership Problem-solving and decision support Executive communication #J-18808-Ljbffr Backyard Products