FP&A Manager, Field Operations

Groundworks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Competitive pay

Industry-leading training programs

Career growth tracks

Job summary

Groundworks, North America’s leading foundation repair and water management specialist, seeks a Divisional Finance Manager to partner with Division VP and regional leaders. You will own the division’s financial rhythm, from sales funnel to revenue, gross margin, and working capital, while building a small team of analysts.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on analysis in a fast-paced environment, offering ownership equity opportunities and robust development within a Top Workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong experience with driver-based forecasting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted finance partner to Division VP and Regional Operations leaders.
• Own division driver-based rolling forecast with year-to-go accuracy.
• Lead annual operating plan and monthly forecast cycle.
• Coach a small team of analysts and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Operational finance

P&L ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today!Groundworks is the nation’s leading vertically integrated foundation services company, with more than 50 offices across the country and a portfolio of market-leading brands. We are building a best-in-class Field Finance team, and the Divisional Finance Manager (DFM) is at the center of it.The FP&A Manager, Field Operations is the finance leader embedded with one of our operating divisions, serving as the primary financial partner to the Division Vice President and Regional Operations leadership. This is a true business partner role. You will own the division’s financial operating rhythm end to end, from the top of the sales funnel through revenue, gross margin, labor productivity, and working capital, and you will turn that picture into decisions that move the business.This is a player-coach position. You will carry the analytical work yourself while building and developing a small team of analysts as the division scales. You will partner closely with Corporate FP&A, Accounting, and our Data and BI teams to advance a finance function that is shifting from manual reporting to driver-based, system-enabled decision support.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSBusiness Partnership and Field LeadershipServe as the trusted finance partner to the Division VP and Regional Operations leaders, present where operating decisions are madeLead the financial cadence with operations, including weekly flash, monthly performance reviews, and quarterly business reviewsTranslate results into clear operational actions across pricing, productivity, mix, and conversion, and challenge the business where the numbers warrant itForecasting, Planning, and Performance ManagementOwn the division’s driver-based rolling forecast with a sharp focus on year-to-go accuracyLead the annual operating plan for the division and keep it aligned with corporate targetsRun a disciplined monthly forecast cycle integrated with intra-month flash reportingDrive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, variance analysis, and root cause identificationOperational Finance and AnalyticsQuantify the drivers that run the business at the branch level, including volume, price, mix, capacity, and crew productivityLead deep dives across revenue performance and pipeline conversion, gross margin and job economics, labor productivity, and pricing and discounting behaviorBring visibility to branch-level performance and hold KPI definitions consistent across the divisionWorking Capital and Financial DisciplinePartner with Accounting on an accurate, timely close and on the integrity of divisional resultsSupport working capital improvement, with attention to accounts receivable and cashHelp enforce financial controls and SOX readiness in the field, and bring discipline to cost management and capital decisionsTeam DevelopmentBuild, coach, and develop a small team of financial analystsSet clear standards and ways of working, and raise the bench strength of Field Finance over timeTools and TransformationHelp move the division from manual processes to scalable, system-driven workflowsPartner on standardized KPI frameworks and reporting using tools such as Snowflake, Power BI, and our planning and EPM platformsSupport special projects and M&A integration at the field level as we continue to growMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. CPA or MBA is strongly preferredSeven or more years of progressive finance experience, with a meaningful portion in operational finance or business partnering and ownership of, or close support to, a full P&LStrong command of driver-based forecasting and budgeting, operational analytics, and performance managementExpert-level financial modeling in ExcelExperience in a multi-site, field-based, or operationally complex business is highly preferredExposure to a mid or large-size public company is preferredComfort with modern finance tools; experience with Power BI, Snowflake, or an EPM or planning platform is a plusPresence and communication skills to influence senior operating leaders without direct authorityKEY COMPETENCIESBusiness Partner Mindset that earns a seat at the operating tableOperational Acumen and a real feel for how the branches runAnalytical Rigor that moves past reporting to insight and actionContinuous Improvement instinct and comfort adding structure in ambiguityExecution Focus that balances strategy with hands-on deliveryWORKING CONDITIONSThis role is based onsite at our Virginia Beach Corporate Headquarters office or Dallas,TX Corporate office and is open to local candidates. Some travel to division and branch locations may be required. The pace is fast and the environment is dynamic, with the occasional extended hours that come with close and planning cycles.The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role is $110,000-$140,000. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.Groundworks is an equal opportunity employer.What We ProvideCompetitive PayEmployee Company Ownership OpportunitiesIndustry Leading Training ProgramsLeadership Development and Career Growth TracksComprehensive and Affordable Benefits PackageTop Workplace with Award Winning Culture