We're looking for a curious, detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team. You'll partner closely with department leaders, VP of Finance, and senior finance staff to support the planning, reporting, and analysis processes that keep the business running with clarity and confidence.
The ideal candidate is equally adept at rigorous data analytics and crafting the narrative around it — translating the numbers into insights that illuminate where the business stands today and sharpen our thinking on where it should go.
Please note that this is an onsite role in our Birmingham, Alabama office.
KEY SUCCESS METRICS
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You bring forward ideas for monitoring and enhancing cost structure, grounded in insights gained through collaboration with department leaders and analytics
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Reporting is consistently accurate and delivered on time within a fast-moving cycle
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You’ve identified and/or implemented at least one meaningful automation or process improvement in your first year
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Data transformation work reduces inconsistencies and produces clean, reportable outputs
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Your analysis reflects both precision and perspective — the numbers tell a story
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Corporate Financial Planning, Department Spend and Vendor Analytics
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Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate expense forecasting cycles
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Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders
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Prepare and assist with executive and department reporting packages
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Conduct variance analysis against budget and prior periods with clear narrative explanations
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Present budget analysis to department leaders and senior leadership
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Support automation initiatives to streamline reporting and reduce manual effort
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Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity across financial systems
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Contribute to ad hoc projects and analyses as business needs evolve
ROLE COMPETENCIES
FINANCIAL ACUMEN
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Solid understanding of the three financial statements.
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Basis knowledge of unit economics to form and support underlying drivers.
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Operational mindset in realizing effective impact of current and changes in spend behavior.
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Delineating between capitalized, fixed, and variable costs and their effect in an acquisitive business.
DATA ANALYTICS & TECHNOLOGY
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Leverages advanced Excel, Adaptive Planning, and Power BI to build robust models and reporting.
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Comfortable working with large datasets and transforming raw data into clean, reportable outputs.
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Proactively seeks opportunities to leverage AI tools to automate manual workstreams and improve efficiency.
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Identifies and resolves data inconsistencies before they impact reporting outcomes.
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Stays current on emerging tools and technologies that can enhance finance team capabilities.
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Partners effectively with department leaders to understand business context behind the numbers.
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Builds trusted relationships that make financial processes collaborative rather than transactional.
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Advocates for data accuracy and financial rigor across the organization.
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Aligns financial planning activities with broader organizational priorities and strategic goals.
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Navigates ambiguity and competing priorities with professionalism and a solutions mindset.
COMMUNICATION & STORYTELLING
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Translates complex financial data into clear, executive-ready narratives and visualizations.
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Tailors communication style for different audiences, from department managers to senior leadership.
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Presents findings with confidence while remaining open to questions and dialogue.
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Constructs compelling narratives that connect financial trends to strategic implications.
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Follows through consistently, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate information on time.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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Actively identifies inefficiencies in current processes and proposes practical solutions.
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Takes ownership of automation efforts from ideation to implementation.
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Embraces change and adapts quickly to evolving business needs and reporting demands.
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Solicits feedback and applies it constructively to improve outputs and processes.
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Demonstrates a growth mindset, consistently pushing to learn and add value beyond the defined scope of the role.
WAG VALUES
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Leads with respect, integrity, and accountability.
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Treats others with empathy and respect.
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Exemplifies and leads the team to align with WAG values.
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Collaborates with the team to focus on solutions.
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Finds a way to say yes.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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2 – 4 years of accounting, finance, business analytics experience
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CPA or CFA, a plus
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Education focused on accounting, finance, data analytics, or similar studies
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Experience of a PE backed company or similar exposure to a growth / scale-oriented environment
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Reside in the Birmingham, AL area and work onsite.
How You're Supported
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.
A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.
We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.
Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.
Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.
Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [email protected] with your request and contact information.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
