Associate Manager- FP&A

Job Description An employer is looking for an Associate FP&A Manager in the Plano, TX area. You will partner with key stakeholders to deliver actionable financial insights that drive operational efficiency and business performance. This role is responsible for leading forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis for the client’s franchise and license business. Responsibilities will include: Budgeting & Planning: Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand key revenue and cost drivers. Lead development of annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts. Identify risks and opportunities relative to plan and forecast; recommend mitigation strategies where appropriate. Ensure alignment between financial plans and evolving business strategies. Forecast/Close/Reporting: Own the monthly and quarterly forecasting process, incorporating current business trends and strategic initiatives. Partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure forecasts reflect operational realities. Lead period-end close activities for assigned areas of responsibility. Facilitate P&L reviews, analyzing results versus plan, forecast, and prior year. Prepare clear, concise financial summaries for leadership to support decision-making. Continuously improve forecasting, reporting, and business processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation. Financial Analysis: Perform detailed financial and operational analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers. Deliver ad hoc analyses to support senior leadership and business partners. Oversee reconciliation of financial data and P&Ls as needed to ensure accuracy and integrity. Lead special projects and provide analytical support for new initiatives and growth strategies. Develop key performance insights that enable informed investment and strategic decisions. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A Well versed in management accounting principlpes and P&L management Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps, challenge assumptions, and develop creative solutions Track record of driving initiatives to completion with accountability and follow-through Strong skills around variance analysis, sales forecasting, and forecast modeling Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint QSR experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global