Senior Analyst, FP&A

Waites Sensor Technologies, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Onsite with flexible remote as needed

Job summary

Waites Sensor Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst, FP&A to act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, driving planning, budgeting, and financial modeling across manufacturing and SaaS contexts.

You will lead short- and long-term financial planning, develop data-driven insights, and mentor the Accounting team while advancing AI-enabled FP&A practices and KPI governance. Cincinnati-based onsite with occasional flexibility.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning in manufacturing/SaaS
• Experience in manufacturing/SaaS industries preferred
• Experience utilizing AI to develop dashboards and automate FP&A work
• Proficiency in GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Act as advisor to the CFO and senior management, driving FP&A
• Lead development of short and long-term financial plans aligning with strategic objectives
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Oversee annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for all departments
• Develop and monitor KPIs, compare actuals to forecasts, analyze variances
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies
• Communicate insights to CFO, executives, and non-finance stakeholders
• Mentor Accounting team and promote continuous improvement
• Translate complex questions into data-driven analyses for leaders
• Analyze product profitability, pricing, ROI, and unit economics
• Benchmark internally and externally to identify best practices

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Netsuite/ERP

Job description

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

What we are:

Fun, fast-paced, client-focused, people-centric, inviting, flexible, and rapidly growing.

What we are not:

Overly structured, uncompromising, disengaged, or disconnected.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance & Accounting department as a Senior Analyst of FP&A. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and passionate about people and numbers. This individual will play a crucial role of advisor to the CFO and executive team, driving the financial planning and analysis, budgeting and financial modeling function of the organization. The ideal candidate also will have a deep understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning within a manufacturing and SaaS context. The work we do is categorically awesome, and we are seeking the right fit based on experience and culture!

Company Description

We are a leading provider of wireless, mesh-networked, "Internet of Things" (IoT) sensors for industrial environments. Our cost-effective, plug-and-play products empower plants of all sizes to conduct predictive and preventative maintenance on mission-critical and secondary equipment in order to maximize uptime. (I.e. We help with things like getting your Prime packages to you faster!)

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Onsite Requirements: Onsite, remote flexibility as needed

Travel: Minimal travel may be required on an as-needed basis.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. **Sponsorship is not available at this time**

Exemption Status: Exempt

Job Description

This position will give you the opportunity to:

• Act as a crucial advisor to the CFO and senior management team, driving the financial planning and analysis function of the company
• Lead the development of short and long-term financial plans, aligning them with the company's strategic objectives
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities; provide actionable insights to guide decision-making
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all departments
• Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators, comparing actual results with forecasts, and investigating variances to understand underlying business drivers
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks while capitalizing on opportunities
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to the CFO, senior management, and non-finance stakeholders
• Collaborate with and help mentor the Accounting team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Work closely with the Accounting team to accomplish shared goals.
• Translate complex questions into data-driven analyses to allow leaders to make informed decisions
• Conduct analysis around product profitability, pricing, ROI of investments
• Maintain per subscriber and unit economics of company revenue streams
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and metrics
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Deep understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning within a manufacturing/SaaS context
• Experience in a manufacturing/SaaS industries highly preferred
• Experience utilizing AI to develop dashboards and automate FP&A work
• Passion for AI and how it can be used to grow and evolve Waites’ FP&A practices
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools
• Proficiency in Netsuite or related ERP systems
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent leadership and team development skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner

Culture Fit Requirements:

• High intellect and strong analytical skills
• Innovative and driven to constantly improve
• Non-bureaucratic, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Positive energy and attitude towards people and problem-solving
• Demonstrates a balance of humility, strong work ethic, and interpersonal savvy ("Humble, Hungry, and Smart") in approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
• A genuine human.
• Demonstrates a “Can Do” mentality.

Why Waites?

At Waites, we offer an attractive base salary with a strong history of profit sharing. We are intensely customer-focused, with a culture that encourages hard work, fun, and mutual success. As we continue to grow, there will be many opportunities for professional advancement and development. If you are a talented finance professional looking for an exciting new challenge.

Learn more about who we are and what we do by checking out our website at www.waites.net.

WST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.