FP&A Analyst; Recent Graduates

Overview

This position is with Colvin Resources Group and/or a client company. Base pay range is from $70,000.00/yr to $95,000.00/yr. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (Open to Recent Graduates)

Launch Your FP&A Career with the World's Largest Marina Owner & Operator

Ready to begin your FP&A career in a dynamic, high-growth environment? Join our client, a private equity portfolio company and the world's largest owner and operator of marinas with both domestic and international properties. This fast-growing organization operates hundreds of marinas across diverse markets and is in a period of significant expansion and scaling. This position reports directly to the FP&A Manager and offers exposure to the EVP of Finance, Regional Vice Presidents, and cross-functional teams.

• Support critical budgeting and forecasting processes that drive organizational strategy and expansion initiatives across hundreds of marina locations
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across multiple business units and regional operations
• Build and maintain financial models that support executive decision-making and strategic planning
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations that translate complex financial data into clear insights for regional vice presidents and department heads
• Collaborate with regional leadership and field finance teams to analyze performance metrics and support data-driven business strategies
• Assist in month-end and quarter-end close processes with focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Support cross-functional teams with ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to assist in decision-making and strategic initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial forecasting models and budgeting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Work closely with the FP&A Manager to develop and scale the FP&A department as the business grows
• Help transform current FP&A functions into a more mature, standardized operation

• 1-2 years of FP&A Analyst experience in an Enterprise-level organization
• OR 1-2 years of public accounting experience with strong desire to transition into FP&A
• OR recent graduates with relevant internship experience and demonstrated analytical capabilities
• Experience working in or with enterprise-level businesses in private equity or public company environments with established standardized processes and procedures (ideal)
• Experience in private equity-backed or multi-site/multi-location operations (preferred)
• Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, CFA, or advanced degree (MBA, Master s in Finance) highly desirable

• Advanced Excel proficiency
  : pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling, and advanced formulas
• Exposure to or interest in learning FP&A platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar software)
• Experience with large data sets and financial systems (ERP, CRM);
  Net Suite knowledge a plus
• PowerPoint/presentation software for executive reporting
• Comfortable working in a somewhat manual operation with multiple systems
  , utilizing Excel for analysis while helping to build more automated solutions

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to help build and scale financial processes from the ground level
• Proactive, curious approach with eagerness to engage in a growing, fast-paced, industry-leading company
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to continuous learning and professional development
• Familiarity with the marina industry (a plus)