Financial Analyst

HeartLand brings together local landscape businesses with the support of a national organization. Our approach is centrally guided, locally executed—and our Financial Planning & Analysis team helps connect financial performance with the decisions that move our businesses forward. As a Financial Analyst, you’ll support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across HeartLand’s operating companies. You’ll work with financial and operational data to explain results, identify trends, and help leaders understand opportunities to improve performance. This role is a fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers, asks thoughtful questions, and can translate detailed analysis into clear, practical insights. What You’ll Own Financial Reporting & Analysis * Consolidate and analyze financial data across operating companies to support accurate, timely reporting. * Compare actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, identifying key variances and their underlying drivers. * Prepare reports and summaries that clearly explain financial performance, trends, and potential risks. Budgeting & Forecasting * Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting by gathering inputs, validating assumptions, and maintaining supporting schedules. * Update financial models to reflect business performance and changing expectations. * Help identify risks and opportunities that may affect future results. Financial Modeling & Business Insights * Build and maintain financial models to evaluate costs, profitability, and business performance. * Conduct benchmarking and comparative analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities. * Develop recommendations for review with the Director of FP&A and relevant business leaders. Data Accuracy & Process Improvement * Validate financial data, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with the appropriate teams. * Improve recurring reports, templates, and analytical processes to increase accuracy and efficiency. * Document assumptions and methods so analysis is consistent, transparent, and easy to follow. Business Partnership & Communication * Partner with Finance, Accounting, and operating company teams to gather information and understand business drivers. * Respond to financial questions and support special projects with timely, well-supported analysis. * Present findings in a way that helps colleagues understand results and make informed decisions. What You Bring * A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. * Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a related finance role. * Strong Excel skills and the ability to organize, validate, and analyze financial data. * An understanding of financial statements and how business activity affects financial results. * Strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the curiosity to investigate what is driving the numbers. * Clear communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines while working collaboratively. * A commitment to HeartLand’s values: Human, Exceptional, Accountable, Respectful, and Trusted. What Success Looks Like Financial reports and analyses are accurate, timely, and easy to understand. Budgets and forecasts are supported by reliable data and clear assumptions, and meaningful variances are identified and explained. Your work helps leaders understand performance, evaluate opportunities, and make informed decisions. You build trusted relationships across teams and make recurring financial processes more efficient and dependable.