FP&A Manager

Our client is a fast growing, PE Backed government contractor that is seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to play a critical role in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance. This individual will partner closely with the VP, FP&A, senior leadership and business unit leaders to deliver actionable insights, enhance financial visibility, and support key decision-making across the organization. The role offers the opportunity to step into a dynamic environment and make a measurable impact on processes, reporting, and overall financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the VP, FP&A and other members of the FP&A Team
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and improving forecast accuracy
• Build, maintain, and enhance three-statement financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and long-term forecasting
• Develop a deep understanding of business unit operations and full P&L dynamics, including revenue drivers, cost structures, and margin performance
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial presentations to business unit leaders, executive leadership, and key stakeholders
• Perform detailed variance analysis and translate financial results into actionable business insights
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support operational decision-making
• Support KPI development and tracking to drive accountability and improved financial and operational performance
• Assist in strengthening financial processes, including accruals, reporting accuracy, and alignment between FP&A and accounting
• Contribute to system and reporting enhancements, including FP&A tools and business intelligence platforms
• Support strategic initiatives, including scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and potential M&A activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• 6–10+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience
• Previous experience utilizing a FP&A platform such as Adaptive Insights
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, including three-statement modeling and utilizing AI to improve efficiency and analysis
• Strong understanding of how a P&L is constructed, with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers
• Proven ability to present financial information to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with FP&A tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning) and system implementation exposure is a plus
• Background in technology, SaaS, or government contracting environments is preferred

Profile:

• Strong business partner with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, influence and challenge stakeholders constructively
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Motivated to improve processes, challenge the status quo, and leave a lasting impact on the FP&A function