Purpose of the Job:
The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities that support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead
- The annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Develop financial models to assess business performance, evaluate scenarios, and support strategic initiatives.
- Monitor financial results against plans and forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership.
- Analyze business trends, KPIs, margin drivers, and operational metrics to inform decision-making.
- Provide insight into revenue, cost, and profitability performance across products, services, or business units.
Strategic Business Support
- Partner with functional leaders (Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, etc.) to develop financial strategies and support key business decisions.
- Evaluate capital investments, pricing changes, product launches, and cost-saving initiatives through financial modeling.
- Support long-range planning and scenario analysis for growth and sustainability.
Process Improvement & Systems Management
- Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting quality through process improvements and automation.
- Maintain and optimize financial planning tools (ERP, BI dashboards, planning software).
- Implement best practices in financial analysis, modeling, and data integrity.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise, mentor, and develop analysts or finance staff (if applicable).
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and analytical excellence.
Qualifications / Experience
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 5 8+ years of progressive financial analysis or FP&A experience.
- Prior experience in corporate FP&A, business partnering, or management-level reporting required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; knowledge of forecasting tools and BI systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.
- Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring junior staff (preferred).
