Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager leads enterprise financial planning, performance analysis, and decision support within the corporate office of Express Employment International . The role strengthens FP&A as a strategic business partner by combining disciplined financial management with modern analytics, clear executive communication, and scalable technology-enabled processes. This leader develops the FP&A team, partners across Finance, Operations, business units, and Technology, and converts operational complexity into timely, actionable financial insight. Express Employment International believes in the value of in-person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity and connection. Employees in this position are expected to work a four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs. Strategic Planning and Enterprise Decision Support Lead the annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across multiple business units and geographies Develop executive dashboards, management reporting, and scenario analysis that clarify performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs Provide decision support to senior leaders and business partners through rigorous financial modeling, P&L analysis, and concise recommendations Create clear financial narratives and visual presentations that translate complex analysis for executive and operational audiences Promote consistent planning standards, definitions, assumptions, and performance measures across the organization Analytics, Technology, and Process Transformation Lead or co‑lead delivery of FP&A digital products, including planning applications, dashboards, reporting solutions, and advanced analytics tools, from concept through adoption Advance predictive and scenario‑based analytics, including appropriate applications of AI and machine learning, to improve planning insight and identify emerging risks and opportunities Partner with Technology, data teams, solution architects, and vendors to evaluate, implement, integrate, and scale finance technologies Establish analytics, reporting and AI‑enabled tools Simplify and automate recurring planning and reporting processes to reduce manual effort, improve controls, and expand analytical capacity Bridge legacy financial processes and systems with next‑generation cloud planning and business intelligence platforms Team Leadership and Cross‑Functional Partnership Lead, coach, and develop FP&A team members, setting clear priorities and building stronger analytical, commercial, and digital capabilities Create a culture of continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity, accountability, and responsible experimentation Drive change management, communication, training, and adoption for new processes, technologies, and ways of working Build trusted relationships across Finance, Operations, business units, and Technology; influence stakeholders without relying on formal authority Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, controllers, and technology leaders while maintaining financial discipline and objectivity Align FP&A initiatives and resource priorities with enterprise strategy and measurable business outcomes Education & Experience Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, finance operations, or a related discipline, including at least three years of people or functional leadership experience Advanced expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, performance measurement, P&L analysis, and scenario planning Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Experience leading or co‑leading cross‑functional initiatives involving finance processes, analytics, technology, or product delivery Proficiency with modern financial planning software, cloud‑based finance platforms, and business intelligence or analytics tools Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of SQL Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior executives and non‑financial leaders Proven ability to lead change and achieve adoption of new processes or technologies Working knowledge of data science concepts and practical AI or machine‑learning applications in finance Experience modernizing FP&A in a multi‑unit, multi‑geography, service, staffing, or operationally complex organization At Express, we celebrate what makes you, you. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents—because we know that’s what makes us stronger together. If you're excited about the role, we’re excited to hear from you. Express Employment International supports Express Employment Professionals franchises and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry‑leading, international staffing company with more than 870 franchise locations in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, our corporate team is committed to empowering franchisees by providing world‑class support, training, and strategic guidance through a unified global network. Our mission is to professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network—benefiting our associates, clients, franchisees, corporate staff, shareholders, and the communities we serve. Our vision is simple yet powerful: To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. #J-18808-Ljbffr Express Employment International