Sr Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
Fortidia is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance management for our US Business Operations organization in Lakewood, CO. This hybrid role requires in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday and offers remote work on Monday and Friday.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, FP&A acts as a strategic business partner to senior executives and functional leaders, providing financial insights that drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and informed decision-making. This individual will lead the annual planning process, forecasting, financial modeling, business performance reporting, and cross-functional financial analysis across the US business.
Responsibilities
- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), strategic plan, and rolling forecast processes for the US business.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support revenue forecasting, headcount planning, investment decisions, and expense management.
- Partner with business leaders to create detailed budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy through data-driven insights and operational metrics.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial outlooks and present results to executive leadership.
- Revenue Planning & Performance Management
- Partner with Sales, Operations, and Commercial leadership to monitor revenue performance and identify risks and opportunities.
- Analyze revenue trends, customer performance, pricing dynamics, and business drivers impacting growth.
- Develop revenue forecasting methodologies and performance dashboards to support business decisions.
- Evaluate strategic growth initiatives, investments, and commercial programs through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Provide recommendations to improve profitability, revenue growth, and operating leverage.
- Expense Management & Cost Optimization
- Lead operating expense planning, reporting, and variance analysis across the US organization.
- Establish cost management disciplines and monitor spending against budget and forecast commitments.
- Partner with functional leaders to identify productivity improvements and cost optimization opportunities.
- Evaluate investment proposals, workforce plans, and capital allocation decisions to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
- Drive accountability for achieving expense targets while supporting business growth objectives.
- Financial Reporting & Business Insights
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly management reporting packages, including variance analyses and executive summaries.
- Identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities and communicate actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Develop executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to support operational decision-making.
- Lead financial analysis related to profitability, margin management, customer performance, and business initiatives.
- Support preparation of Board, Executive Leadership Team, and Regional Finance presentations.
- Strategic Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Sales, Operations, Marketing, Customer Success, and Corporate Functions.
- Support strategic initiatives, business cases, M&A evaluations, and investment analyses as needed.
- Drive financial discipline and fact-based decision-making throughout the organization.
- Influence stakeholders across multiple levels by delivering clear financial insights and recommendations.
- Partner with global and regional finance teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and reporting standards.
- Process Improvement & Finance Transformation
- Continuously improve FP&A processes, systems, reporting tools, and financial models.
- Leverage technology and analytics to automate reporting and increase efficiency.
- Promote best practices in financial planning, forecasting, and business performance management.
- Support finance transformation initiatives and adoption of advanced planning and reporting capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced certification preferred.
- Excellent mastery of written and spoken English.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, business finance, or related disciplines.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience.
- Experience supporting commercial, operational, or business unit leaders in a complex organization.
- Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
- Experience working within a multinational or matrixed organization preferred.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management.
- Proficiency with ERP, financial planning, and business intelligence tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms preferred.
- Strategic thinking with strong business partnership and financial analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
- Collaborative spirit, with appreciation of diverse perspectives.
- Bold, passionate, tenacious, and curious mindset, not afraid to explore new ideas and challenge the status quo in pursuit of better solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive health and welfare offerings including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and parental leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Health Savings Accounts with company contribution.
- Volunteer time off.
- Bonus based on performance.
- Company parties and employee discounts.
- Free food and snacks.
- Extensive training and development opportunities within the group.
- Opportunity for advancement in a vibrant, international, and continuously growing company.
- A multicultural organizational structure and team.
Pay
$115,000–$135,000 gross annual salary + bonus + benefits. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity criteria aligned with our compensation framework.
Schedule
Hybrid schedule: Work from home Monday and Friday; in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.