FP&A Business Partner

LRS
Indianapolis, IN
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

The FP&A Business Partner serves as a senior-level individual contributor and strategic finance leader supporting Area Operations within an asset-intensive, route-based Solid Waste and Recycling organization. This role functions as the primary finance advisor to Area Vice Presidents and senior field leadership, with direct accountability for financial planning, forecasting, capital analysis, and performance management across multi-site operating businesses.

What You Will Do

The FP&A Business Partner is accountable for end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support for assigned business units within an asset-intensive, route-based operating environment. The role operates as a senior individual contributor and strategic finance partner, directly influencing operational and executive decision-making through advanced financial analysis and modeling.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The FP&A Business Partner is a senior subject matter expert within FP&A and Area Operations, responsible for delivering strategic financial analysis, planning, and decision support across assigned business areas. This role influences operational and executive decision-making by connecting financial outcomes with business performance, ensuring alignment between corporate strategy and field execution.

Requirements

  • Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Deep understanding of profit and loss drivers, cost structures, and operational performance metrics in capital-intensive businesses
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., Sage, Adaptive, or equivalent) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI)
  • Experience turning large and complex datasets into clear, concise, and decision-ready insights for senior leadership
  • Ability to influence decision-making and challenge assumptions through data-driven analysis without formal people-management authority
  • Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-impact insights under tight timelines
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline required; MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting, investment banking, or related analytical finance roles

Benefits

  • 401(k) or retirement plan
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Commuter benefits
  • Stock or equity options
  • Bonuses or commissions
  • Paid holidays
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