At Catapult we are assisting our member Elevated Beauty Group in their search for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. The position is located in St. Petersburg Florida.
Position Summary
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager leads the organizations financial planning budgeting forecasting and analytical processes. This role provides strategic financial insights to senior leadership supports decision-making through comprehensive analysis and ensures accurate financial reporting and planning across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Lead annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models and planning tools
- Coordinate with department heads to gather budget inputs and validate assumptions
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with actionable insights
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for executive leadership
- Conduct profitability analysis by product line business segment or geographic region
- Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for strategic initiatives
- Create executive dashboards and key performance indicator (KPI) reporting
Strategic Support
- Support merger and acquisition activities with financial due diligence and modeling
- Evaluate capital investment opportunities and provide ROI analysis
- Assist in strategic planning initiatives and long-term financial projections
- Provide financial analysis for new product launches and market expansion
Process Improvement
- Streamline financial planning processes and implement best practices
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures
- Lead system implementations and upgrades related to financial planning tools
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Team Leadership
- Provide training and mentorship to junior team members
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations sales and other departments
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
- MBA or CPA preferred
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial planning analysis or corporate finance
- 2 years of management or team leadership experience
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel including complex modeling and analysis
- Knowledge of ERP systems required (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau Power BI) preferred
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strategic thinking with business acumen
- Leadership and team development capabilities
Required Experience:
Manager