Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to strengthen our financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and decision-support capabilities. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, this position will serve as a key finance partner to leaders across the organization. ATD’s Finance Team supports both internal ATD stakeholders and external clients and partners. We provide quality customer service in the areas of accounting, contracting, and financial planning and analysis. About ATD The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the premier membership organization for professionals in the learning and talent development field. Our mission is to create a world that works better by empowering professionals to develop talent in the workplace. Through training programs, membership, globally recognized certifications and events. We support individuals and organizations in talent development, to perform at the highest level. What You’ll Do Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles. Maintain and improve organization-wide financial forecasts, including revenue, operating expenses, headcount, and cash flow. Develop driver-based models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decisions. Identify emerging risks and opportunities and communicate their potential financial impact. Financial Reporting Own and continuously improve monthly and quarterly financial and management reporting for the board and executive leadership. Work with the accounting team during month-end close and analyze performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, translating key drivers, risks, opportunities, and changes in outlook into clear insights. Anticipate executive and Board questions and develop analyses that support decision-making. Business Partnership & Strategic Support Partner with business leaders on budgets, forecasts, business cases, KPIs, and performance expectations. Provide financial insights to support resource allocation, pricing, investments, new products and services, and other growth opportunities. Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic and operational decisions. Evaluate performance across products, programs, customers, channels, and other relevant business dimensions. FP&A Infrastructure & Process Improvement Play a key role in transforming Finance’s planning, reporting, and systems infrastructure, helping redesign a scalable, efficient, and future-ready FP&A environment. Improve the tools, models, processes, and data supporting planning, forecasting, and reporting while increasing automation and reducing manual effort. Establish repeatable, well-controlled FP&A processes that can scale as the organization evolves. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field. 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role. Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning required; experience with Workday preferred. Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting. Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights. Experience preparing financial analysis for senior executives; Board-level reporting experience is strongly valued. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial planning, ERP, business intelligence, or data-visualization tools. Proficiency using AI tools, or a willingness to adopt and learn AI, to improve processes, analysis, automation, and efficiency. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across levels and functions. Proactive self-starter with intellectual curiosity and the ability to take ownership, work independently, and drive work forward with limited direction. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines. Why Join Us Gain broad exposure to ATD’s business and contribute to financial decisions that support the organization’s goals. Partner with teams across the organization and senior leadership on a variety of financial and strategic initiatives. Help strengthen and evolve ATD’s financial planning, reporting, and analysis capabilities. Our Work Environment… The Association for Talent Development is a hybrid organization headquartered in Alexandria, VA. Our recently remodeled office is in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, right on King Street, just a block away from the Metro and the Historical District and Old Town Waterfront along the Potomac River. We are committed to our own development and offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, additional paid time off with our Learning Hours, and an annual Employee Learning Week. We celebrate and recognize our teammates with awards ceremonies, picnics, and other events. Salary Range Salary Range: [$110,000]-[$130,000]. Starting salary will be based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid Time Off (PTO, Personal Days, Sick Time, Sabbaticals, Learning Hours) 403(b) plan options with 6% company match and immediate vesting on employee contributions Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts Unlimited Professional Development through ATD (classes, certifications, resources, etc.) Wellness library and events (virtual and in-person) On-site gym Basic and supplemental life insurance coverages Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity Company paid Teladoc visits New parent benefits Short-and long-term disability Employee discount program (Tickets at Work, Verizon, Hertz, and more) Pet insurance EEO Statement ATD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Need Assistance ATD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need assistance participating in the application or hiring process please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or you may call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. About ATD (Additional) Unleashing human potential is important work. For nearly 80 years, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) has supported those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. Getting employees up to speed, trained, and ready to tackle today’s increasingly demanding business landscape is important work. We help talent development professionals do this work by providing many products and services: Membership Research and publications Tools and resources on best practices Courses and certifications Conferences and events Together with our global community we help create a world that works better. We are a professional membership association, employing a global staff of more than 150 who use creativity, technology, teamwork, and innovation to serve members and customers around the world. Our products and services equip practitioners to increase their own effectiveness. ATD encourages every employee to actively engage in the organization, support the business and each other, generate ideas to drive revenue and efficiency, increase our value proposition, and better serve our profession and society. We are high-performing, fast-paced, and we dream big. We love technology and constantly pursue the next way to improve our business. We are risk-takers and believe that "failure" is really another word for "learning" and learning is a core value. We have fun while we work hard. If you have a passion for helping create a world that works better, click here for more information about our culture, values, and what it takes to be an ATDer. #J-18808-Ljbffr ATD American Society for Training and Development, Incorporated