Finance Business Partner

Mission Critical Group is Senior Financial Analyst who will serve as true business partners local leadership teams. This is not a back-office reporting role. You will be embedded with operations, sitting at the table where decisions are made, providing real-time financial insight that shapes strategy, drives profitability, and accelerates growth. We are building a next-generation finance function that blends traditional financial discipline with cutting-edge analytics tools. If you are energized by the intersection of finance and technologyand thrive in a fast-paced, operationally intensive environmentthis role is for you. Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for regional portfolio companies, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year. Build and maintain rolling forecasts and dynamic financial models that support real-time decision-making by regional leadership. Perform deep-dive analyses on project-level profitability, including percentage of completion (POC) accounting reviews for construction and paving operations. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including revenue, EBITDA, gross margin, backlog, working capital, and cash conversion cycles. Business Partnership & Strategic Support Serve as the primary corporate financial point of contact for local operational leaders, embedding into business reviews, project kick-offs, and strategy sessions. Partner with operations to build pricing models, evaluate bid/no-bid decisions, and assess the financial impact of operational initiatives. Support M&A due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition performance tracking for newly acquired portfolio companies. Prepare board-ready and sponsor-ready materials including monthly business reviews (MBRs), budget presentations, and ad hoc strategic analyses. Collaborate with corporate finance on consolidations, intercompany transactions, and portfolio-level reporting. Process Improvement & Systems Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times for month-end close, reporting, and forecasting. Contribute to the design and deployment of BI dashboards and self-service analytics tools for regional stakeholders. Document and standardize analytical methodologies and financial playbooks across the region to ensure consistency and scalability. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 37 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related function; private equity portfolio company experience helpful, but not required. Demonstrated ability to serve as a business partnernot just a report generatorwith a track record of influencing operational decisions through financial insight. Advanced Excel skills including complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data manipulation. Hands-on experience with at least one AI platform (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or equivalent) in a professional context. Solid understanding of GAAP, management accounting, and financial statement analysis. Experience with percentage of completion accounting or construction/project-based industries is a significant plus. Exceptional communication skillsability to present complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences. PI6498dff26fed-26289-40036888