Analyst, Strategic Finance

Coastal Waste & Recycling is hiring an Analyst / Associate to support its Financial Planning & Analysis team. The role contributes to financial planning, executive and investor reporting, strategic opportunity evaluation, and capital allocation in partnership with senior leadership.

What you'll do:

• Prepare financial reports, management presentations, quarterly board materials, and analyses that help leadership evaluate business performance and strategic opportunities
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis to support business planning and decision-making
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, cash flow, and operational performance to identify trends and explain key business drivers
• Help prepare financial reporting packages for our private equity sponsor and lenders, including covenant calculations and Adjusted EBITDA reconciliations
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to assess acquisitions, growth initiatives, pricing strategies, and other business investments
• Track and evaluate capital expenditures related to fleet, equipment, facilities, and growth projects to support effective capital allocation
• Monitor debt, leverage, and liquidity metrics while analyzing the financial impact of operational and investment decisions
• Partner with the Director of FP&A, CFO, and other business leaders on financial analysis, reporting, and special projects
• Leverage Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, and planning tools to develop accurate, insightful, and presentation-ready financial materials

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 1–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or a related analytical role
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and the ability to develop well-structured financial models
• Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to translate financial analysis into clear, professional presentations
• Solid understanding of financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial performance and identify underlying business drivers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow professionally
• Experience working in a private equity-backed, high-growth, multi-location, or acquisition-driven organization
• Exposure to lender reporting, credit agreements, covenant calculations, or leveraged finance
• Familiarity with Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar financial planning systems

Benefits:

• Work directly with the Director of FP&A and gain exposure to senior executives and the private equity sponsor.
• Develop experience in financial modeling, capital allocation, business planning, acquisitions, and executive reporting.
• Grow your ownership of financial analysis and key deliverables as you develop your skills and capabilities.
• Contribute to analyses and recommendations that influence important business and investment decisions.