FP&A Manager, Professional Services
Vaco by Highspring · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
HybridAnalystFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to serve as a strategic finance partner supporting General & Administrative (G&A) functions and Professional Services.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary finance business partner for assigned departments, providing strategic financial guidance and support.
- Led annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Ensure operational plans align with financial goals and budget expectations.
- Prepare and lead monthly financial review meetings with business leaders and finance leadership.
- Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights into business performance.
- Analyze historical financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop forward-looking analyses, including investment planning, margin trends, and financial performance metrics.
- Create executive-level financial presentations and data visualizations to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Tax, Human Resources, Commercial, Operations, Pricing, and other cross-functional teams.
- Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in special projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or corporate finance.
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience with financial planning software such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Vena, NetSuite Planning, or similar platforms.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence business decisions.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships across multiple departments.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting General & Administrative (G&A) functions and/or Professional Services organizations.
- Experience developing executive dashboards and presenting financial insights to senior leadership.
- Strong business partnering experience within a fast-paced, data-driven environment.