Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Details Job Location: Westfield, NJ 07090 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary Job Category: Finance Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across the organization. Develop and maintain financial models covering revenue, operating expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, cash flow, and other key business drivers. Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions to improve business performance. Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, planning methodologies, and financial processes. Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including financial results, KPIs, forecasts, and variance analysis. Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results and clearly explain key drivers. Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide leadership with timely visibility into business performance. Perform scenario, sensitivity, profitability, and ad hoc analyses to support strategic and operational decisions. Translate financial and operational data into concise insights and recommendations for management. Business Partnership Serve as a strategic finance partner to operational and functional leaders across the organization. Work with business leaders to establish financial targets, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Support evaluation of investments, new initiatives, pricing decisions, cost-saving opportunities, and other strategic projects. Develop a strong understanding of operational drivers and connect operational performance to financial outcomes. Challenge assumptions constructively and help business partners make financially sound decisions. Process & Systems Improvement Improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of FP&A processes, models, and reporting. Help establish standardized financial planning and performance-management practices across the organization. Partner with Accounting and other teams to ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with management reporting requirements. Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting and analysis. Support the implementation and optimization of financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence systems. QualificationsQualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or a related discipline. Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large and complex data sets. Experience with ERP, financial planning, reporting, and/or business intelligence platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence business decisions. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing or improving FP&A processes within a growing or evolving organization. Experience with financial planning and analysis tools, ERP systems, and data visualization platforms. Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to senior leadership. Prior experience managing or mentoring financial analysts is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr