Ops Finance & FP&A Analyst — Private Equity, Board Exposure

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

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.