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Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
Job Overview
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to support the organization’s strategic goals. This role involves managing a team of financial analysts, working closely with senior leadership to provide insights that drive business performance, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in guiding financial decision-making by delivering clear, actionable financial reports and analysis.
Responsibilities
Job Overview
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to support the organization’s strategic goals. This role involves managing a team of financial analysts, working closely with senior leadership to provide insights that drive business performance, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in guiding financial decision-making by delivering clear, actionable financial reports and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the FP&A team, providing mentorship and developing the team’s financial analysis capabilities.
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of the company’s budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Develop and maintain financial models that support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Collaborate with department heads to understand their financial needs and provide guidance on budgeting and forecasting.
- Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, contributing to strategic discussions and decision-making.
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data across all reporting processes.
- Manage the monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, including variance analysis and performance metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitor industry trends and best practices in financial planning and analysis to ensure the company remains competitive.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 2 years in a management role.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools (e.g., Excel, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan).
- Experience with financial reporting and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing and managing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and corporate finance.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with various departments to drive business performance.
- Strong business acumen with a strategic mindset and the ability to align financial planning with organizational goals.
