Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Our client is seeking a FP&A Manager to step in on a short-term basis and provide leadership and continuity. The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytical activities that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role partners closely with senior leadership to provide insights, improve financial performance, and drive operational efficiency. This is hybrid onsite in their Manhattan offices. Financial Planning & Budgeting • Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes. • Partner with department leaders to develop accurate budgets and resource allocations. • Build and maintain financial models to support planning scenarios. Forecasting & Reporting • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end forecasts, identifying key drivers and variances. • Deliver timely, accurate financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership. • Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and operational metrics to highlight business risks/opportunities. Business Partnering • Serve as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams, translating financial data into actionable recommendations. • Support business cases, investment analyses, and ad-hoc financial models. • Educate stakeholders on financial concepts to strengthen financial discipline across the organization. Financial Analysis & Insights • Perform profitability, margin, cost, and ROI analyses to guide strategic initiatives. • Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, reporting tools, and financial systems. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. • 8+ years of FP&A or related financial experience, including financial modeling and business partnering. • Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data to non-financial audiences. • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and influence stakeholders. • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and process improvement orientation. • Systems experience: Workday and Salesforce experience; Adaptive Insights (or similar forecasting tools) strongly preferred. • Experience in small to mid-sized companies preferred — thrives in agile, fast-paced, hands-on environments.