M&A-Focused FP&A Analyst — Remote & Growth‑Oriented

SMB Team; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education budget

401(k) match

Work-from-home

Job summary

SMB Team is seeking an analytical FP&A Analyst to drive data-informed decisions across a fast-paced multi-unit business. You’ll build unit-level financial models, partner with leaders, and support forecasting plus strategic initiatives including deal work.

The role emphasizes Excel proficiency, data digging to answer why, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers flexibility with WFH or office options, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for growth in strategic

Qualifications

• Advanced, demonstrable Excel and financial modeling skills — able to build and audit complex models.
• Outstanding communication skills; proven ability to build relationships and influence cross‑functional, non‑financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with M&A and/or private equity deal work, due diligence, or portfolio-company FP&A/value-creation work.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasts, long-range planning, and ad hoc financial planning activities.
• Build and maintain unit-level financial models — new location openings, unit economics, labor strategy, and pricing — to evaluate investments and operational initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to develop assumptions, validate forecasts, and improve forecast accuracy at the unit level.
• Monitor business performance and proactively identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, KPI dashboards, variance analyses, and executive/Board presentations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CFA a plus

Tools

SQL

BI tools

AI Modeling

Job description

SMB Team is seeking an analytical FP&A Analyst to drive data-informed decisions across a fast-paced multi-unit business. You’ll build unit-level financial models, partner with leaders, and support forecasting plus strategic initiatives including deal work.

The role emphasizes Excel proficiency, data digging to answer why, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers flexibility with WFH or office options, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for growth in strategic