Why would I want this job?

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fractional FP&A Manager to provide strategic financial planning and analysis support. The ideal candidate will partner with senior leadership to enhance forecasting, reporting, and performance management. This role is designed for a professional who can bring structure, rigor, and strategic insight to a growing mid-size organization without the need for a full-time hire.

What would I be doing?

Key Responsibilities

  • Budgeting & Forecasting
    • Lead the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with department leaders.
    • Build financial models to evaluate company performance and support strategic planning.
    • Provide scenario and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making.
  • Financial Reporting
    • Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages with variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
    • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to business operations.
    • Deliver clear and actionable insights to finance leadership and executive team.
  • Business Partnering
    • Work cross-functionally with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals.
    • Support leadership in evaluating new business initiatives, capital investments, and resource allocation.
  • Process & Systems
    • Improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting through process improvements and best practices.
    • Ensure alignment of financial planning with company accounting systems and ERP tools (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar).
  • Strategic Support
    • Provide insights into profitability, cost optimization, and working capital management.
    • Contribute to board-level and private equity reporting as needed.

What would make me qualified?

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
  • 7+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally within a mid-size or growth-stage company.
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining financial models, budgets, and forecasting processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint and financial reporting tools.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics) and FP&A tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar).
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Consulting, fractional, or contract experience a plus.