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

Arkansas Talent Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust bonus program

Potential future equity

Unlimited PTO

Matching retirement plans

Job summary

Arkansas Talent Group is seeking an Operations Finance Associate / FP&A Analyst to join the private equity-backed portfolio in Little Rock. You will translate complex data into strategic insights, partnering with C-Suite and the Board while shaping budgeting, forecasting, and M&A-related analytics.

You will collaborate with Operations and Finance, build executive-level reports, and drive real-time KPI dashboards that support liquidity, growth, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CFA a plus

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.