Senior Lease Accountant

FP&A Analyst Financial AnalystDallas, TexasWe are helping our private equity–backed, international manufacturing company find a highly analytical and systems-driven FP&A Analyst with 3–5 years of experience. This role will support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment focused on operational execution, EBITDA growth, and value creation. The ideal candidate is an advanced Excel user with strong financial systems expertise and a demonstrated interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance analysis, automate reporting, and improve forecasting accuracy. Experience with Adaptive Planning, Domo, and exposure to NetSuite are strongly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn key components of the annual budget and rolling forecast processes in a PE-backed operating environmentBuild and maintain detailed financial models for revenue, COGS, labor, overhead, and capital expendituresAnalyze and explain variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods with a focus on drivers, accountability, and corrective actionsUtilize AI-enabled forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis tools (where appropriate) to improve speed, accuracy, and insightDeliver margin, product, customer, and operational profitability analysisSupport pricing, cost reduction, productivity, and capacity planning initiativesPerform scenario and sensitivity analyses, incorporating AI-assisted modeling and data analysis techniquesPartner closely with sales, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to understand manufacturing and cost driversPrepare monthly management reporting packages and KPI dashboards for executive leadership and PE stakeholdersMaintain and enhance reporting in Adaptive Planning, Domo, and advanced Excel modelsLeverage AI tools and automation technologies to streamline data preparation, reporting workflows, and insight generationSupport ERP-driven reporting and data integrity efforts, with NetSuite exposure preferredCollaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and management reportingIdentify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve FP&A processes, reporting cadence, and forecasting accuracyHelp standardize reporting across international entities and manufacturing sitesSupport ad-hoc analysis, lender reporting, board materials, and transaction-related requests as neededQualifications & Experience RequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field3–5 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or analytical experienceAdvanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, financial modeling)Experience working with financial planning, BI, or analytics systemsDemonstrated ability or strong interest in using AI tools to enhance financial analysis and reportingAbility to operate with urgency and ownership in a PE-backed environmentPreferredManufacturing, operations, or supply chain finance experienceHands-on experience with Adaptive Planning and DomoWorking knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systemsExperience supporting multi-entity and international organizationsCPA, CFA, or MBA a plusKey Attributes for SuccessAction-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable with ambiguityCurious, tech-forward mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automationStrong business partner capable of translating data into actionable insightsClear communicator able to support executive- and PE-level discussions