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BusPatrol is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes within their growing finance team. This role involves owning key analytical deliverables, developing complex financial models, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership, including the C-Suite, to support both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

Highlights

Lead design and improvement of KPI dashboards and performance reporting systems across multiple business units
Develop and maintain complex financial models for scenario planning, M&A evaluation, and capital allocation
Own deliverables for annual and quarterly planning and forecasting cycles, partnering with department heads
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly business reviews with segment-level performance analysis
Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership and prepare investor presentation materials
Oversee complex data integration and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Mentor junior financial analysts and promote analytical rigor and knowledge sharing
Manage cross-functional projects involving pricing strategy, cost optimization, and business case development
Required skills: advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Macros, Index/Match), PowerPoint, NetSuite or Planful experience, financial modeling (DCF, ROI, scenario modeling)
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field and 3+ years of corporate finance or FP&A experience; MBA and knowledge of visualization tools like ThinkCell or LucidChart are a plus

Senior Financial Analyst Full Description

Overview:

Location: Houston, TX (Galleria and Tanglewood area) (Onsite)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related analytical field. Experience: 3+ years well-rounded financial analysis experience. Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Public Accounting experience a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Sumifs, Pivot tables, Macros, Index/Match, V-Lookups, Arrays, etc), PowerPoint, and data modeling. Experience with ERP (NetSuite) or EPM (Planful) systems and an understanding of database structures is a plus. Experience with presentation tools such as ThinkCell or LucidChart a plus.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reports to the VP, Finance and Treasury. BusPatrol is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our expanding team — be an integral part of executing a growth strategy within a fast-paced environment for a company focused on creating safer communities. This is a highly visible role within our Finance organization with exposure throughout the organization up to the C-Suite executive team. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will utilize your experience to drive efficient and data driven financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, as well as have the opportunity to own high-priority analytical deliverables across the Finance function. As we grow our business this individual should be comfortable taking on complex analyses to demonstrate the viability of both Organic (New Products, Markets, etc.) and Inorganic (M&A, Strategic partnerships, etc.) investment opportunities. A successful candidate will be confident in their ability to clearly, effectively and concisely communicating with various stakeholder, including the C-Suite executive team.

Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and continuous improvement of consolidated KPI dashboards and performance reporting systems across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities

· Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, M&A evaluations, and capital allocation decisions

· Own deliverables underpinning the annual and quarterly planning and forecasting cycles

o Partner with department heads to synthesize budget inputs, revenue targets, and cost structures

· Prepare and present monthly and quarterly business reviews, including deep dives into segment-level performance, margin trends, and operational drivers

· Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, delivering proactive analysis and recommendations that shape organizational decisions

· Lead preparation of materials for investor presentations, incorporating financial narratives and visualizations

· Oversee complex data analysis, integrating financial, operational, and external data to surface trends, risks, and opportunities

· Mentor junior analysts, ensuring analytical rigor, reporting accuracy, and knowledge sharing across the team

· Manage high-impact, cross-functional projects with financial implications such as pricing strategy, cost optimization, and business case development

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced coursework or MBA a plus

- 3+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, strategic financial operations, or Audit

- Familiarity with financial systems and EPM tools (e.g., NetSuite, Planful, Anaplan), including structuring databases, improving workflows, and driving system adoption

- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Index/Match, Arrays, Pivot Tables, advanced Macros) and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations and data modeling

- Skilled in building robust three-statement models, DCF and ROI analyses, scenario modeling, and cash flow forecasting to drive business-critical decisions

- Proven track record of translating large and complex datasets into actionable insights that influence cross-functional strategy

- Comfortable navigating dynamic environments — adept at balancing independent ownership of deliverables with collaborative project work across finance, operations, and leadership

- Strong communicator with the ability to synthesize financial narratives for senior audiences, including C-level executives and board stakeholders

- Proficiency in data visualization and storytelling with tools like ThinkCell, LucidChart, or Tableau

- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, mentor junior analysts, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes

- Highly organized and detail-oriented; known for analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and high accountability

- Strong business acumen with the confidence to challenge assumptions and advocate for data-driven solutions BusPatrol Value
Proposition:

WHO WE ARE

BusPatrol is a technology company with a public safety mission. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are strengthening trust, safety, and transparency across the student transportation space and making the trip to and from school safer for students. As a leader in AI connected transportation, BusPatrol brings cutting-edge AI, machine learning and smart IoT safety tech solutions to school buses across North America. BusPatrol’s technology has been deployed onto more buses and has been used to issue more school bus stop arm citations than any other company in the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

BusPatrol employees get:

· A competitive salary and benefits package

· Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off

· An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety

· The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team, focused on leading edge technology

· The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork

BusPatrol’s school bus safety programs are violator-funded, meaning that those who break the law pay for the technology that protects children. We build solid partnerships in the

communities in which we operate which, coupled with our innovative business model, leads to sustainable efforts to change driver behaviors.

HOW WE WORK

On our mission to make the journey to and from school safer for children, the way we work together and with our partners is built on foundational cultural pillars.

· SAFETY Safety is our focus, for the children we protect and for each other. We follow the letter and spirit of occupational safety law, relentlessly employ safety best practices, and foster learning and development on our worksites. We are safe to be ourselves and to make mistakes, and we create safe environments for our teams.

· CONNECTION We build strong relationships and teams in support of our mission. We promote and provide opportunities for employees to grow together.

· EXCELLENCE We commit to innovation and quality work in support of our mission and each other. The children we safeguard are at the forefront of our decisions and actions and we excel on their behalf.

· IMPACT We measure success by fulfilling our mission and keeping the company strong. We invest our time and energy in the actions that deliver results for students and for their communities.

We are looking for a valued member of the BusPatrol team to assist us in our quest to improve children’s safety. This is an important role for us and a great opportunity for the right candidate. Our environment is inclusive, diverse, ignited, built on integrity, and deeply committed.

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