Senior FP&A Analyst

HeartLand, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartLand, LLC in Kansas City is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst – Regional Operations to lead planning and analysis for operating companies and regions, linking financial results to day-to-day decisions that drive revenue, costs and profitability. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, you will independently manage budgets, forecasts and monthly outlooks.

You’ll partner with operating leaders, build financial models and present insights to support strategic actions, evaluate capital proposals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, planning, forecasting or a related finance/accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and business performance metrics.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building/interpreting financial models.
• Ability to explain financial results to non-financial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, forecasts and monthly outlooks for assigned operating companies or regions.
• Compare actual and projected results with budgets and forecasts, explaining drivers behind variances.
• Evaluate revenue, labor, staffing, margins and other KPIs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide insight and challenging assumptions to support sound decisions for operating company leaders.
• Build and maintain financial models and scenario analyses for operational initiatives and capex.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Power BI

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

HeartLand, LLC is a progressive organization dedicated to building relationships and delivering exceptional service through leading commercial landscape firms across the US. We deliver the ordinary in extraordinary ways, by operating our business with a shared vision of excellence -- combining best practices and the right tools for the job with ongoing training and support. We acquire companies in attractive markets who share a common culture of excellence and success. Our landscape companies are the first choice for employees and clients in the markets they serve.

Job Description

Senior FP&A Analyst – Regional Operations

HeartLand is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst – Regional Operations to help our operating companies and regional leaders understand performance, anticipate challenges and make informed business decisions.

Reporting to the Director of FP&A, you’ll independently lead planning and analysis for assigned operating companies and regions. You’ll work directly with operational and corporate leaders, connecting financial results with the day-to-day decisions that drive revenue, manage costs and improve profitability.

HeartLand brings together local landscape businesses with the support of a national organization. Our approach is centrally guided, locally executed—combining local leadership and relationships with shared expertise, tools and support that help our businesses thrive.

What You’ll Own

Lead annual budgets, periodic forecasts and monthly outlooks for assigned operating companies or regions, in coordination with the Director of FP&A.

Compare actual and projected results with budgets, forecasts and prior periods, explaining the drivers behind variances.

Evaluate revenue, labor, staffing, margins and other key performance measures to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

Operational Business Partnership

Serve as a trusted finance partner to operating company leaders and Regional Operating Partners, providing insight and challenging assumptions to support sound decisions.

Recommend practical actions to improve profitability, manage costs and strengthen operational performance.

Keep the Director of FP&A informed of material findings and elevate significant risks and strategic decisions.

Build and maintain financial models, scenario analyses and business cases to evaluate operational initiatives, resource needs and strategic opportunities.

Assess capital expenditure requests and investment proposals for financial rationale, budget alignment and expected business impact within established approval processes.

Deliver ad hoc financial and operational analyses that help leaders address business questions and evolving priorities.

Reporting & Communication

Prepare and present financial reports, management presentations and clear explanations of business performance.

Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for financial and non-financial audiences.

Communicate performance trends, risks, opportunities and recommended next steps to operational leaders and the Director of FP&A.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

Partner with Operations, Accounting, Business Intelligence and other teams to strengthen data accuracy and align reporting.

Improve forecasting, reporting, financial models and analytical tools, including opportunities for automation.

Support finance process improvements and policy development that make information more useful and work more efficient.

What You Bring

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, planning, forecasting or a related finance/accounting role, with the ability to independently manage complex analyses and competing priorities.

A strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and business performance metrics.

Advanced spreadsheet skills, experience building and interpreting financial models, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

The ability to identify key business drivers, evaluate complex information and develop practical, well-supported recommendations.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to explain financial results to non-financial leaders.

Sound judgment, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to working across functions.

Experience that will help you stand out: partnering with operational leaders in a multi-location or service-based business; using ERP, financial reporting or business intelligence tools such as Power BI; and improving or automating reporting and analytical processes.

What Success Looks Like

Your operational partners understand what is driving their results and use your insights to take action. Budgets and forecasts are timely, accurate and grounded in business realities. Risks surface early, investment decisions have clear financial support, and your recommendations help leaders improve performance.

You build trusted relationships across the business while making FP&A reporting and processes more efficient, dependable and useful.

Pay Range

90000-115000

Location Information

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HeartLand Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At HeartLand, we believe in the inherent worth of every individual. Guided by our core principle of Respect — “We believe in the Golden Rule” — we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and fairness.

Our teams reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, knowing that diversity makes us stronger and more effective.

We are intentional in cultivating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow. Through equitable practices and a culture of inclusion, we ensure that opportunity is extended to all.

At HeartLand, we don’t just grow landscapes — we grow people. That’s how we create enduring value for our team, our clients, and our communities.

HeartLand is an equal opportunity employer that values respect, inclusion, and the dignity of every person.

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