Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

A company that's focused on enriching the lives of kids by developing lifelong passions by providing a great platform is looking to add to their team!

Medical, Rx, dental, and vision
Paid time off and holiday pay

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program

Position Overview:

We are looking for a high-performing FP&A Manager for the Financial Planning and Analysis team, reporting to the Vice President of FP&A. In this newly created role, you will be part of driving strong alignment between strategy, execution, and financial results.

Responsibilities:

Managing a team of Analysts and owning:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Working with VP of FP&A and Director of FP&A to create departmental and parent level annual budgets and monthly forecasts as well as evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Business Performance Management: Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting and key business metrics to leadership team, private equity investors and Board of Directors.
• Champion and drive systems improvements to support the budgeting and forecast processes. We currently use NetSuite as a single ERP across our business and would look to expand budgeting automation
• Create and analyze KPI’s related to business growth and profitability.
• Be a business partner and provide data insights to functional departments across the company. Build and/or enhance reporting as necessary.
• Constantly improve data visualization and company-wide and function-specific reporting to drive performance and build accountability.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant professional and FP&A experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience managing two or more finance professionals
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to proactively identify opportunities to drive business growth and profitability.
• Experience with Netsuite
• Experience in private equity, investment banking or consulting (Strategy and Operations consulting) is a plus but not required
• Experience with databases, financial planning software, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or other dashboard creation experience a plus!