Hooksett, New Hampshire, United States

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Help Drive Smarter Financial Decisions

Merchants Fleet is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team and play a key role in managing and improving our near-term cash flow forecasting process. Reporting to an FP&A Business Partner and ultimately supporting the VP of FP&A, youll own the companys 13-week cash flow forecasta critical tool that helps inform capital allocation decisions at the highest levels of the organization.

This is more than a reporting role. Youll bring together financial data from Financial Operations, FP&A, Treasury, and business teams to develop a deep understanding of how the business operates and translate that knowledge into a defensible, KPI-driven forecast.

Youll work with colleagues across the organization and have exposure to senior leaders, including members of the executive leadership team. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, improving processes, and turning financial information into meaningful business insights, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What Your Week Looks Like

• Own the 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast
• Update and maintain Merchants Fleets 13-week cash flow model using historical collections, disbursements, vehicle purchases and dispositions, and debt facility activity.
• Reconcile forecast activity against the companys actual closing cash position.
• Perform variance analysis, identify key drivers, and clearly communicate significant differences to the FP&A Business Partner and VP of FP&A.
• Adjust projections based on actual results and insights from partner teams, while explaining changes from the prior forecast.
• Monitor collections, disbursements, and Fleet/Mobility debt facility movements throughout the week and proactively investigate variances.
• Repeat and refine the forecasting process each week to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Partner Across the Business

• Work closely with Financial Operations to ensure collections and Accounts Payable disbursement forecasts accurately reflect current customer behavior.
• Partner with Treasury to understand historical and expected movements within Merchants Fleets asset-backed debt facilities and incorporate those movements into the forecast.
• Collaborate with FP&A Business Partners to understand the fundamental drivers behind the P&L forecast and how they flow into cash projections.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader organization to improve the quality and timeliness of financial information.

Become a Trusted Business Expert

• Develop a strong understanding of Merchants Fleets business model and how operational activity flows through the companys financial systems and data.
• Identify opportunities to make forecasting faster, more accurate, and more scalable, with an emphasis on automating manual processes.
• Build financial scenarios that help business leaders understand the potential cash flow impact of strategic and operational decisions.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for audiences across the organization.

What You Bring

• 13 years of experience in finance, preferably in FP&A, investments, banking, or a similar analytical environment.
• Experience with forecasting based on underlying business fundamentals.
• Familiarity with ABS securitization financing and structures.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and an interest in structured finance or securitization products.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exposure to transportation, automotive, or logistics is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Skills That Will Set You Up for Success

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and cash flow principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including experience with Excel and tools such as Power BI.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to identify issues early, investigate root causes, and take action.
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources.
• Adaptable, proactive, and energized by a fast-moving environment.
• A problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on outcomes and results.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will directly influence how Merchants Fleet understands its near-term liquidity and makes important capital allocation decisions. Youll have the opportunity to build expertise across Finance, Treasury, Financial Operations, and the broader business while developing the analytical and strategic skills that can take your career to the next level.

If youre ready to turn financial data into business insight and make an impact at a growing organization, wed love to hear from you!

The Company

You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. Youre tired of being told no when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.

Theres a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.

Weve been around for more than 60 years, but were the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. Thats a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.

Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:

• Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees
• Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop
• A work environment thats encouraging and collaborative

We know employees wont stay if theyre not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, weve just made the Great Companies to Work For in NH list for the 10th year and have a 84% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).

So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.

Location: Merchants Fleet Headquarters Hooksett, NH (Hybrid)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans