FP&A Analyst

Role: FP&A Analyst

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Base Location: Bronx, New York

If you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a FP&A Analyst to join our Vantage team.

About Us

Vantage Elevator Solutions (“Vantage”) is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage manufactures nearly every electromechanical component found on elevator systems, including door operators, geared and gearless traction machines, universally compatible microprocessor controllers, safety components, signal fixtures, and structural assemblies.

The Company sells its market-leading products across the entire value chain, including to independent elevator contractors (which count on the company for its competitive product offering, ease of installation, strategic pricing, and customer service) and to elevator Original Equipment Manufacturers (which utilize GAL’s products for jobs requiring customization or short lead times). Vantage works closely with elevator engineers, architects, and consultants, who often specify Vantage components.

The company was founded in 1927 by Herbert Glaser in the basement of a small building at 178th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in New York City, manufacturing its own line of gate switches, interlocks, and door operators. The Company grew from being a key local supplier of lift products into the leading industry provider of elevator components and systems. Vantage was acquired in June 2017 from the Glasser family by the private equity firm Golden Gate Capital with the objective of accelerating the growth of the company through implementation of managerial and operational excellence and through complementary, targeted acquisitions. The Company was sold in November of 2021 to Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan.

With over 1000 employees and $400+ million in sales, Vantage has 7 primary manufacturing, engineering and distribution facilities: in the Bronx, N Y operating under the GAL brand; in Quincy, IL operating under the Hollister-Whitney Elevator brand; in Mississauga, ON under the GAL Canada brand; in St. Louis operating under the Courion freight door brand; in Sacramento, CA under the Elevator Controls brand; in Seattle, WA under the Vertical Dimensions brand; in Flint, Wales under the Thames Valley Controls brand as well as 5 regional service centers located in strategic metropolitan cities across the U.S.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”), the FP&A Analyst will work directly with the FP&A Team and Finance leadership to provide insightful data and analytics to make more informed business decisions. They will have ownership aspects of customer pricing and fees, order/sales analytics, financial variance analysis, costing analysis, the annual budgeting process, and various adhoc requests. They will partner with key stakeholders in identifying potential areas of focus and analysis with the goal of growing both top and bottom- line results and improving EBITDA margin.

Culture
While Vantage has an unmatched reputation for quality, engineering expertise, and reliability in delivering first-class products, there is tremendous opportunity to transition the company from family-owned and autonomously controlled businesses into an integrated, professionally managed market-leading elevator systems and solutions provider.

Requirements

We are searching for a candidate with:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.
• Experience with budgeting and variance analysis.
• Experience with preparing financial reports and presentations.
• Experience with using financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for internal and external financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Ensure reporting is feasible and visually explains actual outcomes vs. budget/forecast and that is aligned with strategic objectives.
• Assists in financial planning and analysis activities, including timely analysis of actual versus budget and forecast performance.
• Assists in the annual budget process as well as all forecast processes for multiple business units.
• Monitors monthly operating results; identify trends and directions, anomalies or opportunities; coordinates with operations management to ensure awareness of issues and opportunities.
• Provides analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in operating profitability (cost reduction) and labor productivity
• Analyzes impacts of price increases, volume growth, product growth, labor initiatives, etc. to ensure budgeted processes are being properly implemented.
• Develop financial models and maintain Business Intelligence Tools to support strategic initiatives and streamline cadenced reporting
• Periodically assesses risks and opportunities related to the achievement of financial budgets and forecasts while working to keep business leaders advised.
• Provides training in financial or budget matters as required to ensure that the financial information available is properly interpreted and effectively utilized to maximize

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary for Applicants: $70,000-$90,000 per year - actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plum Benefits
• … and more!

Position Details

• Full-time
• Hybrid Workplace: While Vantage continues to evolve its Hybrid Workplace strategy, this position would be expected to attend Vantage’s office 3 days/week.
• Location: Bronx, NY
• Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of elevation technology with a world-class employer that values your seasoned total rewards transformation expertise, then we invite you to apply.