FP&A Manager US

Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a mid-level management role responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis activities that support strategic and operational decision‑making. This role manages FP&A professionals, partners closely with business leaders, and delivers insights that drive performance, resource allocation, and profitability. The Manager, FP&A has a direct impact on financial visibility, business outcomes, and long‑term value creation.

Job Description

Role Overview
The Manager, FP&A oversees financial planning and analysis for assigned business units, functions, or programs. The role balances people leadership, analytical rigor, and business partnership to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights.
This position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, translating financial data into clear narratives that inform strategy, investment decisions, and operational execution.
The role typically reports to a Director of FP&A, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Leader, depending on organizational structure.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop FP&A Analysts and Senior Analysts
Set performance expectations focused on analytical quality, timeliness, and business impact
Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning
Manage workload prioritization across planning cycles and ad‑hoc requests
Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long‑range planning processes
Partner with business leaders to develop achievable and aligned financial plans
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and discipline in planning assumptions
Identify risks and opportunities within plans and forecasts
Performance Analysis & Insight
Analyze financial performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods
Identify key drivers, trends, and variances affecting results
Translate financial results into clear insights and recommendations
Support development of performance dashboards and management reporting
Business Partnership & Decision Support
Serve as a strategic finance partner to functional or business leaders
Support resource allocation, investment decisions, and business cases
Provide scenario modeling and financial analysis for key initiatives
Influence decisions through data, insight, and financial perspective
Management Reporting & Communication
Prepare and review executive‑level financial presentations and materials
Ensure clear, consistent financial messaging to leadership teams
Communicate implications of performance, risks, and trade‑offs effectively
Support board or senior leadership reporting as required
Process, Systems & Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements in FP&A processes, tools, and data quality
Support enhancements to ERP, planning, or reporting systems
Standardize templates, models, and methodologies
Improve efficiency and scalability of FP&A deliverables
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operations, HR, and Commercial teams
Ensure alignment between operational plans and financial outcomes
Support new initiatives, reorganizations, or transformations with financial insight
Promote a strong connection between strategy, execution, and financial results

Scope & Impact
Manages an FP&A team supporting one or more business areas
Impact is at the business‑unit or enterprise decision‑support level
Decisions influence resource allocation, profitability, and strategic direction
Ineffective analysis may lead to poor decision‑making or missed opportunities

Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred depending on role complexity
Prior experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business finance required
People‑management experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and modeling
Proven people‑leadership and stakeholder‑management skills
Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability
Ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable insights
Excellent written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills
Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and analytics tools

Additional Job Details

Management – M2
Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
• Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 y