Operations Finance Associate / FP&A Analyst

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

Operations Finance Associate / FP&A Analyst (Private Equity)

Job Openings Operations Finance Associate / FP&A Analyst (Private Equity)

About the job Operations Finance Associate / FP&A Analyst (Private Equity)

Arkansas Talent Group is excited to exclusively partner with a prominent, Private Equity-backed Manufacturing portfolio formed through a series of strategic acquisitions, with active M&A and integration activity ongoing.

This position will sit in their corporate office in Little Rock and play a strategic role for the organization. It is a newly created position due to growth and will report directly to the SVP of Finance and also work on Special Projects for the CFO.

Analyst / Associate will be a critical liaison between the Operations and Finance functions. This is a rare opportunity for a high-performing professional coming out of investment banking, equity research, corporate finance, or private equity to step off the deal-execution treadmill and into a role with real operational impact — without losing the analytical rigor, board-level exposure, and fast pace that drew them to finance in the first place.

This individual will work directly with the C-Suite and Board of Directors, translating complex financial and operational data into the insights that drive strategic decisions across the business. It is a high-visibility seat with significant runway for growth into senior finance or operations leadership.

What You Will Do:

• 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

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus
• 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
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Robust Bonus Program + Potential Future Equity
• Strong total benefit package, including matching retirement plans, Unlimited PTO
• Extreme growth opportunity with C-Suite and Board Exposure

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the Little Rock market to be a part of something truly special!

POSITION WILL SIT IN LITTLE ROCK- only local candidates will be considered or candidates willing to relocate to the area.