FP&A & Operations Finance Analyst — Private Equity

Arkansas Talent Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Future equity

Unlimited PTO

Retirement matching

Board exposure

Job summary

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a Private Equity-backed Manufacturing portfolio to recruit an Operations Finance Associate / FP&A Analyst in Little Rock. This high-visibility role reports to the SVP of Finance and collaborates with the CFO on special projects, offering board exposure and strategic impact.

Located in Little Rock, this position emphasizes analytical rigor and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, corporate finance, private equity, or a related high-rigor financial analysis role.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and strong command of PowerPoint for executive and board-level presentations.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present directly to senior executives and board members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary bridge between Operations and Finance, ensuring alignment between field/operational performance and financial reporting.
• Build and manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across business units.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and integration efforts, including due diligence, financial modeling, and post-close reporting.
• Prepare polished, board-ready materials, presentations, and reporting packages for C-Suite and Board review.
• Design and maintain executive dashboards and KPI reporting to track operational and financial performance in real time.
• Lead cash management analysis and reporting to support liquidity and working capital decisions.
• Partner with IT and finance systems teams to improve reporting infrastructure, automation, and data integrity.
• Deliver ad hoc financial and operational analysis to support strategic initiatives and executive decision-making.
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership on business performance and growth opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA a plus

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a Private Equity-backed Manufacturing portfolio to recruit an Operations Finance Associate / FP&A Analyst in Little Rock. This high-visibility role reports to the SVP of Finance and collaborates with the CFO on special projects, offering board exposure and strategic impact.

Located in Little Rock, this position emphasizes analytical rigor and cross-functional leadership.