FP&A Manager

Atlanta - Hybrid

Big Blue Swim School is a fast-growing franchise system that aims to show kids they can do anything by unlocking their full potential in the water. With 59 open locations providing children’s swim lessons across the US, plus more than 250 additional franchise locations sold,

We are seeking an FP&A Manager who can lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting, while delivering the analysis that helps leadership make decisions about unit growth, royalty economics, and corporate spend. This role partners closely with Accounting, Franchise Operations, and executive leadership, and is well suited to someone who wants ownership of the numbers behind a growing, multi-unit brand

• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly or quarterly re-forecasts across corporate and franchise-level P&Ls
• Build and maintain financial models for unit economics, new-unit growth, royalty revenue, and system-wide sales
• Partner with Accounting on the monthly close to analyze actual-to-budget and actual-to-forecast variances
• Develop board and investor-ready reporting packages, including KPIs, dashboards, and management commentary
• Analyze franchisee performance trends and same-store sales to support development and operations decisions
• Evaluate the financial impact of new franchise agreements, territory development, and capital investments
• Track corporate overhead spend and support department budget owners with visibility into their numbers
• Improve and automate reporting processes, tools, and templates as the company scales
• Present findings and recommendations directly to senior leadership
• Mentor and, over time, help build out a broader Finance team

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA a plus
• 6+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, banking, consulting, or related experience; multi-unit, franchise, or retail industry experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel/financial modeling skills, experience with BI and planning tools (e.g., Datarails, Power BI, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) a plus
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and pulling/structuring data from multi-entity environments
• Excellent PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build clean, board and investor-ready presentations
• Strong understanding of unit economics and comfort translating operational drivers into financial outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex analysis clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organized and self-directed; this is a remote role, so the ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight is crucial
• People management experience a plus, but not required

• Hybrid/WFH flexibility with a collaborative home base in the Atlanta area
• Comprehensive health benefits with a substantial employer premium contribution
• Competitive time off program
• 401k with company match
• Competitive total compensation package including 15% performance bonus eligibility. The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $125,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.

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