FP&A Manager

Mission Critical Group; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group is seeking an FP&A Manager who will partner with local leadership to deliver real-time financial insight and strategic support. Embedded with operations, you’ll influence decisions and drive profitability across regional portfolios.

You'll build forecasts, model profitability, and support M&A due diligence while shaping a next-gen finance function that blends financial discipline with analytics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–7 years of progressive FP&A experience with business partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to influence operational decisions with financial insight.
• Advanced Excel with complex modeling and scenario analysis.
• Hands-on experience with at least one AI platform (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot).
• Solid GAAP knowledge and financial statement analysis.
• Experience with percentage of completion accounting or construction/project contexts is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to finance and non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with variance analysis.
• Build rolling forecasts and dynamic financial models for real-time decisions.
• Perform deep-dive analyses on project profitability (POC) for construction/paving.
• Monitor KPIs: revenue, EBITDA, gross margin, backlog, working capital, cash conversion.
• Partner with local leaders; support pricing, bid/no-bid decisions, and initiatives.
• Assist M&A due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition tracking.
• Prepare board-ready materials and monthly business reviews.
• Collaborate on consolidations and intercompany reporting.
• Drive process improvements to shorten close cycles and improve forecasting.
• Develop BI dashboards and self-service analytics tools for regional stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

AI platform experience

GAAP knowledge

Project-based accounting exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Claude

ChatGPT

Copilot

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable.Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

Summary: Mission Critical Group is seeking a FP&A Manager who will serve as a true business partner to local leadership teams. This is not a back-office reporting role. You will be embedded with operations, sitting at the table where decisions are made, providing real-time financial insight that shapes strategy, drives profitability, and accelerates growth. We are building a next-generation finance function that blends traditional financial discipline with cutting-edge analytics tools. If you are energized by the intersection of finance and technology—and thrive in a fast-paced, operationally intensive environment—this role is for you.

Accountabilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for regional portfolio companies, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Build and maintain rolling forecasts and dynamic financial models that support real-time decision-making by regional leadership.
• Perform deep-dive analyses on project-level profitability, including percentage of completion (POC) accounting reviews for construction and paving operations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including revenue, EBITDA, gross margin, backlog, working capital, and cash conversion cycles.

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Serve as the primary corporate financial point of contact for local operational leaders, embedding into business reviews, project kick-offs, and strategy sessions.
• Partner with operations to build pricing models, evaluate bid/no-bid decisions, and assess the financial impact of operational initiatives.
• Support M&A due diligence, integration planning, and post-aquisition performance tracking for newly acquired portfolio companies.
• Prepare board-ready and sponsor-ready materials including monthly business reviews (MBRs), budget presentations, and ad hoc strategic analyses.
• Collaborate with corporate finance on consolidations, intercompany transactions, and portfolio-level reporting.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times for month-end close, reporting, and forecasting.
• Contribute to the design and deployment of BI dashboards and self-service analytics tools for regional stakeholders.
• Document and standardize analytical methodologies and financial playbooks across the region to ensure consistency and scalability.

Attributes

• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
• Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.
• Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.
• Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.
• Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.
• Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.
• Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback and training.
• Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related function; private equity portfolio company experience helpful, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a business partner—not just a report generator—with a track record of influencing operational decisions through financial insight.
• Advanced Excel skills including complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data manipulation.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one AI platform (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or equivalent) in a professional context.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, management accounting, and financial statement analysis.
• Experience with percentage of completion accounting or construction/project-based industries is a significant plus.
• Exceptional communication skills—ability to present complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Performance Metrics

• Attendance & Punctuality: Maintain 97% attendance rate with minimal tardiness.
• Teamwork & Communication: Receive positive feedback from team leaders or operators on responsiveness and attitude.
• Continuous Improvement Participation: Actively contribute at least one improvement idea per quarter.
• Safety Compliance: Zero safety violations or incidents; full adherence to PPE and safety protocol.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)
• This role will work in an office setting, however, frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards, and engage staff.
  • Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
  • Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.
  • Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.

Additional Information

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be adjusted to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and does not change the at-will nature of the employment relationship.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a background check and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with applicable law.

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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