Financial Analyst (Onsite - Mentor, Ohio)

Description* Must be able to be onsite at Mentor, OhioThe FP&A role supports forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business insight across the Race Winning Brands portfolio. Reporting to the FP&A Analyst, this position partners closely with finance and operating teams to analyze revenue, margins, and working capital while building scalable models that improve decision-making visibility in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.Core ResponsibilitiesSupport daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting activities.Assist in maintaining rolling forecasts and short-term cash flow inputs.Prepare standard revenue, margin, and working capital analysis reports.Help track key margin drivers such as pricing, volume, mix, and costs.Update and maintain recurring dashboards and management reports.Support profitability analysis by brand, product, or customer using established templates.Collaborate with FP&A team members to gather data from operations, sales, and supply chain.Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic forecast updates.Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and data validation as needed.Assist with annual budget preparation.Typical Weekly ActivitiesUpdate weekly sales and forecast tracking files.Run standard variance and trend reports.Refresh dashboards and recurring management reporting.Participate in internal FP&A and cross-functional review meetings.Validate data accuracy and investigate basic variances or anomalies.Escalate risks, data issues, or unusual trends to senior team members.Development & GrowthGain hands-on experience with FP&A reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.Build a strong foundation in financial modeling and business drivers.Increase responsibility and analytical ownership over time with mentorship from senior FP&A team members.Opportunity to progress into an FP&A Analyst role based on performance and business needs.Experiment with AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracyRequirementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or an analytical role (internships included).Basic understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.Exposure to ERP or financial systems is a plus.Interest in manufacturing, consumer products, or operations-driven businesses preferred.Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to follow structured processes.Clear communicator with a team-oriented mindset.