Interim FP&A Manager (contract)

We are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to support strategic finance activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Plano, Texas. This role will guide planning cycles, deliver meaningful financial insights, and partner with leadership teams to improve business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations that inform growth, profitability, and resource decisions. This is a 6+ month contract position Hubrid work schedule: 2-3 days a week onsite in the office in Plano, Texas

Interim FP&A Manager (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Direct companywide budgeting, recurring forecast updates, and longer-range financial planning to support business priorities.
• Collaborate with department leaders to shape financial goals, evaluate spending needs, and align investments with strategic plans.
• Produce monthly financial reporting packages, investigate variances, and present performance trends to senior leadership.
• Assess revenue, margins, cash flow, and operational drivers to deliver insights that improve decision-making.
• Manage workforce planning through headcount projections, labor cost review, and organizational scenario modeling tied to business demand.
• Build and refine financial models, business cases, what-if analyses, and return assessments for key initiatives.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources to measure results and identify opportunities for efficiency and expansion.
• Advance reporting capabilities by improving processes, increasing automation, strengthening data quality, and leveraging AI-enabled planning tools.
• Provide guidance to finance staff and contribute leadership to cross-functional projects focused on operational and financial improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and analytical business partnership.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, budget management, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel along with experience using business intelligence, reporting, and FP&A systems.
• Solid understanding of U.S. accounting principles; broader regulatory or international exposure is advantageous.
• Proven success communicating financial insights to senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.