Description We are looking for an FP& A Manager to support financial planning activities for a transport organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can translate changing business conditions into reliable forecasts, practical models, and clear recommendations. The role works closely with operational leaders to evaluate performance, assess future scenarios, and maintain visibility into cash needs and financial outlook.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with leaders across business units each month to gather updated assumptions and develop forward-looking financial projections for the remainder of the year.
- Review actual results against plan and forecast, investigate key drivers of variance, and explain findings to support decision-making.
- Maintain forecasting tools and planning systems by entering revised projections and refreshing cash runway and broader financial outlook data.
- Build flexible financial models to evaluate cash usage, revenue possibilities, and the impact of emerging commercial opportunities.
- Conduct ad hoc analysis with limited initial information, including scenario modeling for potential new sites or business initiatives.
- Prepare clear financial summaries and insights that help stakeholders understand risks, trends, and performance expectations.
- Support budgeting and ongoing planning activities by improving assumptions, testing scenarios, and refining forecast accuracy.
- Contribute to finance operations within a lean team environment, bringing sound judgment on topics such as leases, debt, and overall funding considerations. Requirements • Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance review.
- Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel capabilities and the ability to create useful analyses from incomplete data.
- Proven ability to identify and interpret financial variances and translate them into actionable business insights.
- Experience managing financial information within planning or reporting systems while maintaining data accuracy.
- Solid understanding of cash flow forecasting, cash burn analysis, and liquidity planning.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting with minimal oversight and shifting priorities.
- Knowledge of financing structures such as leases, debt, or lending arrangements is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and present recommendations.
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