Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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Job Title- Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Project Location Atlanta GA onsite
Duration- Fulltime
Visa- USC/ GC
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We are looking for a polished (not a job hopper) Manager of FP&A. The candidate needs to come from a company bigger than $1 billion.
The FPA Manager; on Site in Atlanta
Areas of concern identified in interviewing candidates from other firms.
- Lack of executive Presence emotional intelligence and eloquence.
- Need limited tenure at the Senior level dont want someone TOO long in the tooth but needs to have management.
- Experience in direct or indirect management or mentorship
- MUST HAVE High emotional intelligence bias for action and ownership clearly demonstrated
- Strong problem-solving experience in a complex environment.
Our client is a powerhouse quietly transforming how banks and credit unions connect with their customers across mobile inbranch and online regardless of their core system. With a client list that includes the top three mobile banking apps in the U.S. this innovator is shaping the future of digital finance. Their platform An expansive ecosystem of ready-to-deploy tools and plug-and-play integrations. Their secret sauce An APIfirst architecture and robust developer toolkit that lets financial institutions build smarter move faster and serve customers better wherever they are.
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager plays a pivotal role in driving financial insight and strategic decision-making across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A this role bridges financial expertise with business strategy ensuring that leaders across business units and corporate functions have the information and guidance needed to achieve their goals.
You will be responsible for leading the budgeting and forecasting processes developing robust financial models and delivering clear actionable analysis to support company-wide growth and efficiency. Acting as both a strategic advisor and financial steward this role partners closely with senior leadership to evaluate opportunities optimize resources and enhance organizational performance.
Beyond financial planning the FP&A Manager is a communicator and connector translating complex financial data into insights that resonate with non-finance stakeholders and align with our clients mission and objectives. The role also emphasizes continuous process improvement ensuring that financial systems reporting and analytical practices evolve with the business.
Leadership is a critical component the FP&A Manager will guide and develop a team of analysts fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and professional growth. By building strong partnerships across the business the FP&A Manager ensures consistency in financial reporting and alignment with our clients strategic vision.
What You Will be Doing:
- Lead the annual budgeting process ensuring alignment with corporate goals and strategies.
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models to forecast business performance.
- Collaborate with department heads to gather analyze and incorporate operational inputs into the financial plan.
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports highlighting key performance indicators variances to budget and trends.
- Conduct variance analysis to understand the drivers behind over- or under-performance and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Partner with the business unit or corporate leader and other senior management to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
- Evaluate the financial impact of new business opportunities such as product launches market expansions or partnerships.
- Support the development and execution of the companys strategic plan.
- Communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
- Present financial results and forecasts to senior management and other key stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between business units and corporate departments to ensure consistency in financial reporting and alignment with overall company objectives.
- Continuously improve financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Implement best practices in financial analysis and planning to enhance the quality of financial decision-making.
- Lead and develop a team of financial analysts providing guidance and mentorship.
- Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and tools to deliver high-quality financial support to the business unit.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Economics or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g. CFA CPA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis with a track record of increasing responsibility.
- Strong understanding of financial statements accounting principles and financial modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g. ERP BI tools Excel).
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Employment Type
Full-time
