Senior Manager FP&A

Senior Manager of FP&A (Full P&L Responsibility)

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of FP&A is responsible for managing the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions, with a particular focus on full P&L management. This role provides leadership in driving financial performance, strategic decision-making, and business insights across the organization. You will collaborate with various departments, including Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Product Development, to ensure alignment with company objectives and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the entire P&L, including revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), operating expenses, and other key financial metrics.
• Develop and manage long-term financial models and scenarios to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against key benchmarks and proactively identify areas of improvement and growth.
• Monitor and report on P&L performance, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with detailed variance analysis and insights.
• P&L Ownership:
• Oversee full ownership of the Profit & Loss statement, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial performance.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align financial targets with business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities, enhancing revenue streams, and managing margins.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate month-end close processes and reconcile actuals with forecasts.
• Strategic Initiatives & Business Support:
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support key business decisions such as pricing strategies, product launches, market expansion, and capital investments.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools and dashboards to provide better visibility and insights for decision-makers.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor business performance.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Manage and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analysis and reporting.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and innovation within the team.
• Ensure alignment between FP&A team efforts and organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of full P&L management, financial modeling, and business analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and Excel.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in SAAS or similar high-growth, dynamic environments.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience managing international financial operations or working in a global business environment.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across functions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator and collaborator at all levels of the organization.