Financial Planning Associate Jobs in Athens, GA (NOW HIRING)

What We Need

Corpay is currently looking to hire an Associate, Strategic Finance. This position falls under our Corporate line of business and is located in our Atlanta, GA global headquarters. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, supporting consolidated financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making across the enterprise. You will play a critical role in revenue and P&L reporting, forecasting, and executive-level deliverables, while also providing analytical support for strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and business acumen, combined with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. This role is designed for a high-potential finance professional seeking significant exposure and growth into leadership roles within Finance. Prior experience in M&A, private equity, corporate development, transaction diligence, or strategy consulting is a plus.

How We Work

As an Associate, Strategic Finance you will be expected to work in an in-office environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in Atlanta, GA
• Company-issued equipment
• Hands-on training
  

Role Responsibilities

• Driving monthly and quarterly consolidated revenue and P&L analysis, including telling the financial story, providing insights for executive leadership, and preparing monthly executive staff meeting materials
• Preparing quarterly executive reporting materials, including consolidated forecasts, board presentations, earnings support, and guidance materials
• Creating models and executive outputs for annual budget and long-range planning processes, including consolidation, scenario analysis, and executive presentations
• Developing new financial models and reporting tools
• Partnering across finance and functional teams to drive alignment, process improvement, and insights
• Supporting ad hoc executive requests, M&A requests, and strategic projects
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and use of AI-driven tools to enhance reporting and analytics
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• Ideally 5+ years (minimum 3 years) of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction diligence, strategy consulting, or corporate FP&A
• MBA or CFA helpful but not required; at least one promotion in prior role preferred
• Strong analytical toolkit and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated critical thinking and analytical rigor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex analysis into crisp executive summaries and narratives
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities, including leverage of AI tools
• Strong PowerPoint and executive communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with senior leaders, finance, technology, legal, and other functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• High ownership, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, discretion, and willingness to do hands-on work
• Expert financial knowledge including strong understanding of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Experience working with large data sets and generating insights
• High-potential mindset with the ability to grow into leadership roles within Corporate FP&A
  

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes
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