Senior Finance Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Finance Manager in New York, NY.Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager, Compensation Finance to lead compensation expense planning, workforce forecasting, financial reporting, and headcount analysis. This highly visible role serves as a strategic business partner to HR, Finance leadership, and operational stakeholders, providing financial oversight of compensation-related expenses, workforce planning initiatives, and long-range financial strategies. The ideal candidate possesses strong FP&A experience, advanced financial modeling capabilities, and expertise in workforce planning, compensation analysis, and budgeting.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial oversight of headcount and compensation expenses across assigned business units
• Develop and manage compensation forecasts, workforce plans, and long-range financial models
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to compensation and headcount reporting
• Prepare and analyze compensation expense reports, workforce metrics, and variance analyses
• Monitor compensation-related expenditures, including salaries, incentives, commissions, bonuses, and benefits
• Partner with HR, Compensation, Benefits, and business leaders to support workforce planning initiatives
• Develop and maintain headcount planning models and compensation forecasting tools
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Provide insights and recommendations regarding workforce trends, organizational changes, and financial impacts
• Build executive reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations for leadership
• Develop KPIs and metrics to monitor workforce and compensation performance
• Lead process improvements, reporting automation, and planning enhancements
• Support cross-functional initiatives impacting compensation planning and organizational growth

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 6+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, workforce planning, or corporate finance experience
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience supporting compensation, workforce planning, or labor expense analysis
• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Financial Modeling; Workforce Planning Models; Advanced Formulas; Large Dataset Analysis; Forecasting & Budgeting; Dashboard Development; Variance Analysis
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent presentation, communication, and business partnering skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, Longview, or similar financial planning systems
• Experience supporting large organizations with significant employee populations
• Experience with compensation analytics, workforce reporting, and organizational planning
• Experience implementing process improvements, reporting automation, or finance transformation initiatives
• Entertainment, media, technology, or corporate FP&A experience

Key Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Workforce Planning
• Compensation Finance
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Headcount Planning
• Variance Analysis
• Executive Reporting
• KPI Development
• Business Partnership
• Process Improvement
• Leadership & Strategic Thinking

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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