FP&A Manager Remote / Hybrid Opportunity About the Opportunity My client is a rapidly growing, innovation-driven organization seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to play a critical role in driving financial strategy, planning, and business performance. This position offers the opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership, influence key business decisions, and provide the financial insights needed to support continued growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and has a strong foundation in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive-level reporting. The Role The FP&A Manager will serve as a strategic business partner across the organization, leading financial planning processes and providing actionable insights that support long-term objectives. This individual will be responsible for managing budgeting and forecasting cycles, analyzing financial performance, developing sophisticated models, and delivering recommendations that help guide executive decision-making. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and requires a blend of analytical rigor, business acumen, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, partnering with department leaders to align financial plans with business objectives.
- Develop and maintain financial models used to evaluate operational performance, growth initiatives, investments, and strategic opportunities.
- Analyze monthly financial results and identify key trends, risks, opportunities, and variances against budget and forecast.
- Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentations that translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.
- Partner with business leaders across multiple functions to provide financial guidance and support informed decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial planning processes.
- Support long-range planning efforts and help evaluate strategic initiatives through scenario modeling and performance analysis.
- Monitor key performance indicators and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational outcomes.
- Assist with board, executive, and leadership presentations as needed.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects in support of evolving business priorities.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, or a related field.
- Experience partnering with multiple stakeholders and business leaders within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
- Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Strong proficiency with Excel and financial planning systems.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize large data sets and convert findings into clear business recommendations.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced professional designation.
- Experience supporting technology, software, SaaS, data, professional services, or other high-growth industries.
- Familiarity with business intelligence and planning tools such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting executive leadership teams and participating in strategic planning discussions.
What Success Looks Like
During the first several months, the successful candidate will:
- Quickly develop an understanding of the company's business model, financial drivers, and growth strategy.
- Take ownership of budgeting and forecasting activities while improving forecasting accuracy.
- Establish strong partnerships with department leaders and become a trusted financial advisor.
- Deliver meaningful analysis that helps leadership evaluate business performance and strategic investments.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial planning processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Provide actionable recommendations that support sustainable growth and improved financial outcomes.
All applicants should respond to me directly via LinkedIn - Ty Smith