Senior FP&A Analyst

MicroCare LLC•New Britain, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MicroCare LLC is a trusted global provider of critical cleaning solutions, known for its commitment to exceptional results, environmental consciousness, and innovation in research and development. We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our team in New Britain, CT. MicroCare is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company specializing in cleaning, coating, and lubricating fluids for various industries. We pride ourselves on being environmentally progressive and sustainable, with a strong focus on employee well-being and a collaborative work environment. Voted as one of the best places to work in Connecticut, MicroCare offers competitive salaries and benefits, aiming to improve the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. This role is crucial for driving financial visibility, operational insights, and scalable reporting processes, partnering with functional leaders to analyze business performance, support strategic decision-making, and enhance forecasting and reporting capabilities in a fast-paced, private equity-backed manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related analytical roles
Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Advanced Excel skills with ability to work with large and complex datasets
Working knowledge of business intelligence and reporting platforms, Power BI
Demonstrated success enhancing financial processes, reporting infrastructure, or system implementations
Experience leveraging AI or automation tools to improve finance processes and reporting capabilities
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable manufacturing ERP platforms)
Working knowledge of FX translation and functional currency reporting
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional business leaders
Strong communication skills with ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
High sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced financial certification preferred
Experience in a private equity-backed, high-growth, or highly acquisitive manufacturing environment
Prior experience within chemical manufacturing, blending, packaging, or process manufacturing industries strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
Experience partnering directly with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Commercial leadership teams

Responsibilities

Support monthly financial reporting and analysis processes, including variance analysis versus forecast, budget, and prior year performance.
Partner with business leaders across operations, sales, supply chain, and functional teams to understand performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and improve accountability to financial targets.
Develop, maintain, and enhance KPI reporting to provide visibility into operational and financial performance.
Support the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range strategic planning processes.
Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentations for leadership and private equity stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, tools, and data quality.
Evaluate and help implement scalable financial reporting and planning systems to improve automation, consolidation, and business insights.
Leverage AI and modern analytics tools to streamline reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance business decision support.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, pricing, margin improvement, operational performance, and business investments.
Partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure alignment between financial reporting, forecasting assumptions, and business performance.
Assist in development of business cases and financial models for operational and strategic initiatives.
Support development of scalable reporting and analytics capabilities to meet the needs of a growing organization.
Other duties as assigned.