FP&A Manager

Sonepar USA Inc; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sonepar USA Inc seeks an FP&A Manager for their Capital Electric division in Upper Marlboro, MD. This role involves leading financial planning and performance analysis, fostering collaboration across branch leadership, operations, and sales.

The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in distribution or multi-site operations, with strong financial modeling and analytical skills. Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 with bonus potential and robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to turn large data sets into clear business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecast processes.
• Produce accurate reporting packages for leadership.
• Support pricing and margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA, CPA or other advanced certification

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

There's a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Capital Electric is seeking a highly analytical and business-focused FP&A Manager to support financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will partner closely with branch leadership, operations, sales, and executive management to improve visibility into revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital, and profitability drivers across a multi‑branch electrical distribution business. The FP&A Manager will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and ad hoc analysis while helping translate financial results into clear, actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long‑range planning processes for Capital Electric.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support revenue planning, gross margin analysis, branch profitability, operating expense management, and cash flow visibility.
• Produce timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages for leadership, including variance analysis and commentary on key drivers.
• Partner with branch, sales, supply chain, and functional leaders to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actions to improve financial performance.
• Analyze results by branch, customer segment, product category, vendor line, and other relevant dimensions to support decision‑making.
• Support pricing, margin improvement, and mix analysis to help drive profitable growth.
• Monitor working capital performance, including inventory, receivables, and other balance sheet trends, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Provide decision support for strategic initiatives, capital investments, network optimization, and productivity improvement efforts.
• Work closely with accounting to ensure consistency between financial reporting, forecasts, and business performance analysis.
• Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and data quality to increase automation, accuracy, and speed of insights.
• Prepare executive‑ready presentations and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Manage certain month‑end close processes as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, public accounting, or related analytical roles.
• Prior experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or another multi‑site operational environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to turn large data sets into clear business insights and practical recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, operational leaders, and cross‑functional partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of accuracy, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate has experience supporting a branch‑based business with high transaction volume, diverse customer types, and margin‑sensitive decision‑making. Experience in electrical distribution, construction supply, industrial distribution, or adjacent sectors is valuable. Candidates should be comfortable balancing strategic analysis with hands‑on support for day‑to‑day business performance.

Success Measures

• Improves forecast accuracy and planning discipline across the business.
• Provides clear visibility into branch performance, margin trends, and expense drivers.
• Helps leadership make faster, better decisions through timely and actionable analysis.
• Drives accountability around financial results, working capital, and return on investment.
• Builds strong cross‑functional relationships and becomes a trusted finance partner to operations and commercial leaders.

Reporting Structure and Work Environment

This role is expected to work closely with finance leadership and business leaders across Capital Electric's branch network and support functions. The position requires strong collaboration, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively in a performance‑driven, customer‑focused distribution environment.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 with bonus potential.

What We Offer You

We offer great family‑friendly benefits to full‑time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Employer‑paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Pay Transparency Non‑Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.