Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

CHAPARRAL BOATS INC•Nashville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst provides strategic insight and oversight for all Chaparral and Robalo FP&A activities. This role is responsible for coordinating and consolidating the strategic plan, annual budget, forecasts, and monthly financial reporting processes. The FP&A Analyst partners closely with brand leadership and corporate teams to enhance data quality, improve reporting capabilities, and drive accuracy and timeliness across all FP&A functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
3–6 years of experience in accounting or finance
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and develop meaningful insights
Proficient in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and projections
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance
Ability to facilitate and participate in cross-functional meetings
Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Public accounting experience preferred
Experience with financial and/or consolidation systems preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with finance leadership to support timely financial close and forecasting processes
Prepare and analyze variance reports, identifying key drivers and trends year-over-year and against plan
Develop and maintain a rolling three-year strategic financial plan in collaboration with business segment leaders and corporate teams
Lead the annual budgeting process, including development of timelines, standardized templates, and presentation materials
Prepare monthly forecasts and support monthly financial review meetings for business segments
Enhance and maintain internal reporting to support business performance (e.g., sales, market trends, orders, margins)
Review and support pricing models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness for new products and model year updates
Maintain and improve reporting capabilities within Adaptive Insights to streamline forecasting and budgeting processes
Coordinate and review Capital Appropriation Requests (PARs), promoting a standardized and controlled process
Support executive-level reporting related to financial results, forecasts, and budgets
Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed