Financial Planning & Analysis

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At LiquidStack, we're redefining what's possible in the data center world. As a global leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions, we're powering the future of AI, edge computing, and high-performance systems. Our team is growing, and we're looking for skilled professionals who want to be part of something innovative and impactful.

POSITION SUMMARY
LiquidStack is seeking a high-caliber Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our growing Finance team. This role partners closely with the CFO and senior leadership, providing hands-on financial analysis and insights that support strategic decision-making as the company scales.

This position is intentionally scoped for an early- to mid-career FP&A professional (2–4 years of experience) who has a strong accounting foundation and is ready to expand beyond execution into increased ownership, exposure, and business partnership within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Analyze income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow performance with a strong understanding of underlying accounting drivers
• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and periodic reforecasts
• Perform monthly variance analysis versus budget and forecast, identifying key performance drivers and business risks
• Develop and enhance management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to support operational and strategic decisions
• Prepare executive-ready financial materials and analyses for senior management, contributing to monthly business reviews and leadership presentations
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Sales, Manufacturing, and other teams to ensure financial alignment, transparency, and informed decision-making
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives, including scenario modeling and business cases, with exposure to transaction or integration-related work as the company scales
• Help scale and improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting as the business grows

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA track strongly )
• Strong understanding of financial statements and core accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, formulas, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, take ownership of deliverables, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain financial results to non-finance partners, with the ability to translate financial data into business insights

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Public accounting (Big Four or mid-sized firm)
• Corporate FP&A or financial analysis role
• Investment banking, transaction advisory, or similar analytical role

Hands-on experience supporting:

• Budgeting and forecasting processes
• Variance analysis and performance tracking
• Management reporting and dashboard development
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and presenting insights to finance or business leaders
• Exposure to a high-growth, operational, or technology-driven company environment

How You'll Work at LiquidStack
At LiquidStack, how we work is just as important as what we deliver. In this role, you will be expected to demonstrate our core behaviors:

• Flexible – Adjust your approach to meet evolving business needs and unique financial challenges
• Collaborative – Work across teams and disciplines to drive alignment and better outcomes
• Driven – Pursue excellence with urgency, accountability, and purpose
• Agile – Move quickly, adapt to change, and embrace continuous improvement
• Customer-Centric – Keep internal and external customer needs at the center of financial decision-making
• Attentive – Listen carefully to understand business context, not just the numbers

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime
• Consistent day-shift schedule
• Paid time off, holidays, and great benefits
• Be part of an industry-disrupting company with room to grow
• Work on innovative technologies in a collaborative, supportive environment