Financial Analyst, FP & A

About the role

Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE: The Financial Analyst, FP&A is responsible for supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to provide insights that inform business decisions. This role partners with department leaders, Accounting, Operations Finance, and senior Finance leadership to analyze financial performance, monitor key business drivers, and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis (budget vs. actual)

Partner with department leaders to track spend against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities

Prepare, review, and distribute financial reports to business stakeholders

Support month-end close activities in coordination with the accounting team

Ensure data integrity across financial systems and reporting tools

Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates across business units

Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities

Assist in preparing materials for executive and board-level presentations

Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models

Help maintain and improve financial reporting tools, templates, and processes

Assist in process implementation and manage various initiatives from a financial perspective

Build and foster relationships throughout the organization, creating an environment of collaboration

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

1-3 years’ Finance or Accounting experience

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Word.

Experience with Oracle EPM system and MS Dynamics 365 accounting system a plus

Excellent communication skills, with ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong self-motivated team player

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)

5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

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Westmont, IL, US

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$65k–85k/yr AI reading of the posting

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