FP&A Analyst

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

Synapse-ITS is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our team. The FP&A Analyst will partner closely with our Director of FP&A to play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and providing support for operational and financial decision-making. This role will also be instrumental in shaping our business intelligence infrastructure, supporting the development of impactful dashboards and reporting tools for our senior leadership team.

Essential Job Functions

Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts

Perform detailed variance analysis to provide insights into financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

Assist the Director of FP&A in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior management

Develop and maintain financial models for decision-making (i.e., profitability analysis, cash flow modeling, etc.)

Collaborate with the Director of FP&A and leadership across the company to understand key financial, operational, manufacturing, quality, and human capital KPIs

Assist in developing, maintaining, and enhancing Power BI dashboards and reports for various departments

Provide ad hoc analysis and support on special projects and management requests for financial data analysis

Continuously identify and implement improvements in financial planning and analysis process, systems, and tools

About the Company

Synapse ITS is a comprehensive transportation technology platform focused on increasing roadway safety, accessibility, and efficiency through innovative infrastructure. Comprised of 4 leading brands in the traffic industry, Synapse is dedicated to delivering smarter, data-driven technologies to help cities increase safety, optimize resources, and meet Vision Zero goals. As the leading traffic and pedestrian safety platform for intelligent transportation systems (“ITS”) in North America with a portfolio of products including Accessible Pedestrian Signals (“APS”) systems, intersection traffic safety products and “away from intersection” pedestrian and traffic safety technology. The Company has a history of innovation, harnessing a broad suite of intellectual property while developing new applications like touchless push buttons, Advanced Traffic Controller (ATC) related products, device connectivity and solar LED technology.

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Carmanah Technologies Corp.

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Eberle Design Inc.

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Diablo Controls

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Availed Technologies

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Requirements:

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education: Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Technical Experience &Skills:

2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning, or related roles

Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting

Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis

Experience with financial and operational metrics reporting

Knowledge of ERP and financial systems and reporting tools (SyteLine preferred)

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and similar advanced formulas

Comfort working in Microsoft environments, including Excel, SharePoint, and Teams

(Bonus) Familiarity with Power BI, or similar business intelligence software, including report and dashboard development and data modeling

(Bonus) Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or R for data analysis or automation

Soft Skills:

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to translate complex data into clear business insights

Self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a growing organization

Comfortable collaborating directly with finance and leadership teams to identify and prioritize business needs

Analytical mindset with attention to detail; able to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights

Comfortable operating in a high-accountability, low-bureaucracy environment

Excited by building from the ground up and bringing structure to ambiguity

Open to feedback and motivated by continuous learning and improvement

Able to document processes and train others on dashboard usage and data logic when needed

Physical/Mental Requirements

This section must be completed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and operate an office computer/laptop most of the day. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job's essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel: Up to 10% travel required

Full-time