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Financial Planner and Analyst

Total Fire Protection, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


The

Financial Planner & Analyst

will play a key role in supporting our leadership team with the organization's financial planning, analysis, project accounting, and overall business performance that drive smart growth and disciplined decision-making. This role will be a key partner to senior leaders across Operations, Sales, and Corporate functions. The role requires strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, and hands‑on experience with billing, job costing, and project lifecycle management. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes

Develop and maintain rolling forecasts that reflect seasonality, job pipeline, labor needs, and cost variability

Analyze performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, clearly explaining drivers and variances

Cash Flow & Financial Reporting

Maintain a weekly cash flow forecast, focused on liquidity, vendor payments, and financial visibility

Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting to ensure timely and accurate month-end close

Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting for senior leadership, including executive dashboards and performance summaries

Executive & Stakeholder Support

Build polished financial presentations for leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and external stakeholders as needed

Support leadership with scenario modeling and ad hoc analysis to inform strategic decisions

Process Improvement & Scalability

Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, including automation, reporting simplification, and improved data integrity

Improve use of systems and tools to scale planning and reporting as the business grows

Document assumptions, methodologies, and key processes to support consistency and transparency

Systems & Tools

Utilize Sage Intacct for Construction to perform accounting functions, financial reporting, and project tracking.

Maintain and enhance advanced financial models, spreadsheets, and reporting tools using advanced MS Excel skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Constuction Management

3+ years of progressive experience in Finance and/or Accounting

2+ years of direct FP&A experience, including budgeting and forecasting ownership

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Proven ability to partner across functions and influence without direct authority

High attention to detail with the ability to perform under tight deadlines

Experience with Sage Intacct for Construction (strongly preferred).

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with planning & reporting systems, job costing, project‑based accounting, or service/field operations.

Advanced Excel skills; experience automating workflows or building dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or VBA) a plus

Experience supporting growth-stage or PE-backed companies

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$70k to $90k per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Benefits
At Total Fire Protection, we recognize that our employees are the backbone of our success, and we are committed to fostering a work environment that not only values their contributions but also supports their overall well-being. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as a valued member of our team:

Health insurance

401(k) with matching (fully vested after 2 years)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Professional Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Company Events & Social Activities

Yearly Apparel Allowance

By joining Total Fire Protection, you not only become part of a dynamic and innovative team but also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth. We are committed to investing in our employees' success and well-being.

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