Senior Manager of FP&A

Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Finance & FP&A to serve as a strategic business partner to executive and operational leadership. This high-impact role will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic initiatives while helping drive growth, operational excellence, and scalable finance processes across a rapidly expanding organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Business Partnership Partner with operational and executive leaders to drive financial performance and business decision‑making. Lead monthly business reviews, providing actionable analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and operational results. Translate financial performance into clear business insights for leadership teams. Identify key risks, opportunities, and business drivers while supporting strategic growth initiatives. Evaluate investments, pricing strategies, and business cases to support company objectives. Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes. Develop and maintain driver‑based forecasting models across revenue, expenses, labor, and operational metrics. Monitor business performance trends and communicate opportunities and risks to leadership. Continuously improve planning processes to support organizational growth and scalability. Executive Reporting & Strategic Analysis Prepare and enhance executive reporting packages, presentations, and board‑level materials. Deliver financial insights and recommendations that support enterprise‑wide decision‑making. Support senior leadership with strategic analyses, special projects, and ad hoc financial requests. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop FP&A professionals. Establish best practices, analytical standards, and review processes across the function. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with finance, accounting, operations, analytics, HR, marketing, and senior leadership teams. Support strategic growth initiatives, business integrations, and operational improvement projects. Help drive reporting automation and enhanced decision‑support capabilities through collaboration with data and analytics teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Operational Finance, or related areas. 3+ years of people leadership experience. Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive data‑driven decision‑making. Advanced Excel and business intelligence/reporting tool experience (Power BI preferred). Excellent communication, presentation, and executive‑level storytelling skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience within a high‑growth or private equity‑backed environment. Experience supporting multi‑location or operationally complex organizations. Background in strategic growth initiatives, expansion projects, or acquisitions. MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced business credentials preferred. Ideal Candidate Strategic and commercially minded finance leader. Strong business partner who can influence stakeholders across the organization. Experienced people leader with a passion for coaching and developing teams. Hands‑on problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH