FP&A Manager - CSS
Responsibilities
Leading the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes for corporate functions.
Developing and maintaining detailed expense models, including headcount, compensation, and operating expenses.
Providing variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and clear insights into cost drivers.
Coordinating with CSS (corporate staff services) team and Finance COE all forecasting and Operating Plan deliverables.
Acting as the primary finance partner to leaders across the following Corporate Staff functions (HR, Finance)
Challenging spending assumptions and providing recommendations to optimize efficiency and ROIs.
Supporting strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, system investments, and transformation programs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) years of FP&A or corporate finance experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Monitor operating expenses and ensure adherence to budget targets
Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements across functions
Establish governance and financial discipline over discretionary spend
Lead headcount forecast and analytics (hiring, attrition, productivity)
Analyze labor cost trends and provide forward-looking insights
Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports for corporate functions primarily HR and finance
Track key metrics such as cost per employee, functional cost ratios, and spend efficiency via bowlers
Prepare executive-ready presentations for senior leadership
Collaborate with Accounting to ensure proper expense recognition and accruals
Partner with Procurement on vendor spend and contract optimization
Partner with finance COE to standardize and automatize reporting across functions
Enhance financial processes, reporting cadence, and forecast accuracy
Leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems for automation and insights
Improve cost allocation methodologies and reporting transparency
Experience in department spending detailed analysis