FP&A Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The FP&A Manager is responsible for driving the organization’s planning and analytical activities by developing forecasts, maintaining financial models, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making. This role works closely with leaders across the business to assess financial needs, evaluate contractual and operational impacts, and update cash runway projections. In addition, the FP&A Manager supports board reporting, transaction analysis, and continuous improvement efforts designed to strengthen financial reporting and planning processes.

Employment Type:  Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 Days In-Office)

Base Salary: $120k - $130k

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain forecasting models and long-term financial plans aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with department leaders to gather assumptions, understand operational requirements, and incorporate updates into financial projections.
• Evaluate contracts and determine their effect on forecasts and projected cash usage.
• Update forecast models with monthly actual results and perform budget-to-actual analyses.
• Present forecast changes, underlying assumptions, and variance explanations to management and key stakeholders.
• Create operating and valuation models to assess potential business development and strategic opportunities.
• Assist with due diligence activities and transaction-related analyses.
• Develop board presentations and supporting financial materials.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning methodologies, reporting, and analytical tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting.
• Strong background in forecasting and financial modeling.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Public accounting experience preferred; Big 4 experience is a plus.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with financial planning systems and ERP platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand data and transaction flows across systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance day-to-day responsibilities with project-based work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership.