Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (Hybrid)

Lawn Squad; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home services provider is seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join their Finance team in Columbia, MD. This hybrid role involves supporting financial modeling, reporting, and strategic decision-making across multiple franchise brands. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency, working collaboratively to drive financial insights and performance improvements.

Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Full Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting.
• Experience working with large datasets and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis.
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and profitability.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

NetSuite

Hyperion

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description

Authority Brands Inc. headquartered in Columbia, MD is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will directly support the Director of FP&A, providing financial insights, modeling, and reporting across five key franchise brands within the Authority Brands portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, excellent Excel and modeling skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of FP&A to develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, forecasts, and budgets for five franchise brands.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support strategic decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally with brand leaders, operations, and accounting teams to collect inputs and validate financial assumptions.
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and profitability to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Assist in preparing board decks, investor presentations, and executive-level financial summaries.
• Support the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
• Ensure consistency in financial reporting and adherence to internal controls and corporate policies.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Hyperion, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment with shifting priorities.

We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.

Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.

Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer