FPA Analyst

Role: FP&A Analyst

Location: Columbus OH (onsite)

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in 27 of the top markets in the U.S. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community‑oriented model of outdoor media development and is now nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement best‑in‑class programs that add to the character of urban places.

To this end, OBM has pioneered zoning changes allowing spectacular signage in several markets (and growing), including Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Denver, and other high barrier‑to‑entry markets. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates, and OBM displays are consistently selected as the centerpiece of clients’ outdoor advertising campaigns.

The FP &A Analyst will play a key role in supporting OBM's financial planning and strategic decision-making. This person will partner across departments to analyze performance, forecast growth, and translate data into meaningful insights that guide business decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and enjoys balancing strategic analysis with hands‑on problem‑solving.

• Partner with Finance leadership to manage the budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes for multiple business lines.
• Build and maintain financial models that capture performance trends, evaluate new initiatives, and support decision‑making across teams.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly results, providing clear explanations of variances and actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Support leadership with ad hoc reporting and scenario analysis to evaluate growth opportunities, investment returns, and strategic partnerships.
• Assist in the preparation of board and executive presentations, highlighting key metrics and business insights.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and business performance drivers.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP or planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Net Suite, Adaptive Insights, or Anaplan.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communicator who can translate complex data into clear insights for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with multiple priorities.

OBM is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, 401k match, expense account, free lunch daily, and a fun and fast‑paced team‑oriented environment.