Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Role

The APEX Finance team is seeking a highly motivated, service-oriented manager to help lead financial planning and analysis for APEX Exchange. In this essential role, you will support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, serving as a key contributor to the team's overall success. The Manager, FP&A will play a pivotal role in overseeing data management and driving process improvements, while also providing the business with ad hoc reporting support. To excel in this position, a keen eye for detail and a proactive, strategic mindset are essential for producing accurate reports and reliable forecasts. These contributions are fundamental to fostering profitable growth and advancing the organization's overall success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data management and reconciliation processes between Salesforce and Media Ocean to ensure accurate and consistent information across both platforms.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning, including the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and forecasts, interpreting results and assessing their impact on future outcomes.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly reports with relevant commentary to provide insights and context.
• Further enhance processes by implementing stricter controls to ensure data accuracy, streamline processes, and conduct thorough analyses for continuous improvement.
• Function as a thought leader on revenue drivers by synthesizing data to develop key performance indicators and support financial decision-making.
• Perform ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to guide strategies that enhance profitability and accelerate growth.
• Support month-end close activities and related financial reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• Highly results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail, capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Solid understanding of Finance and Accounting principles, including GAAP, IFRS, Debits/Credits, Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Profitability and Variance Analysis, as well as Financial Reporting.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel for modeling (Power BI, lookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• Proficient in MS Office suite, including PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups across the agency.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic about business and committed to continuous improvement in performance and service.
• Experience with financial reporting systems (HFM), accounting software (SAP), and media billing systems.
• 3+ years of Finance/Media Experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.