FP&A Lead

Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking an FP&A Lead in Tampa, FL.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Financial Analyst to support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), strategic planning, forecasting, operational performance analysis, and business development initiatives. This role serves as a key business partner to Finance leadership and operational stakeholders, providing financial insights, forecasting support, strategic recommendations, and analytical leadership to drive business performance and informed decision-making.
The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills, along with the ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and present findings to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
* Analyze actual results versus forecast and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities
* Develop financial models and reporting tools to support strategic business decisions
* Coordinate financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidation activities
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial analyses for leadership
* Track KPIs, profitability, operational performance, and EBITDA trends
* Support business development initiatives, including financial modeling, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration activities
* Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis
* Analyze pricing, profitability, cost structures, and operational performance metrics
* Support working capital analysis, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable trends
* Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
* Lead special projects and mentor junior analysts as needed
* Present financial analysis, recommendations, and action plans to management and executive leadership

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
* 6+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, operations finance, or related experience
* Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
* Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities
* Strong problem-solving and project management skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or integration activities
* Experience leading process improvement initiatives
* Knowledge of SAP BPC, Hyperion, Business Objects, or similar planning and reporting tools
* Experience within manufacturing, industrial, operations, or related industries
* Previous leadership or team mentoring experience
Key Competencies:
* Financial Planning & Analysis
* Financial Modeling
* Forecasting & Budgeting
* Strategic Planning
* Business Analysis
* KPI & Performance Reporting
* Profitability Analysis
* M&A Support
* Project Management
* Executive Presentation Skills
* Process Improvement
* Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job Type

Direct Hire

Compensation

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