Manager, FP&A

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We are partnering with a growing and dynamic organization in the Atlanta area seeking a Manager of FP&A to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a strategic, analytical finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving business performance through actionable insights.

The Manager, FP&A will play a key role in leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting processes. This individual will partner cross-functionally with senior leadership to support strategic decision‑making, improve operational performance, and enhance financial visibility across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and confident presenting financial insights to executive stakeholders.

This position offers strong visibility to leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives.

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across departments
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, investments, and operational decisions
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
• Prepare and present monthly management reporting packages and executive‑level presentations
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate performance metrics, KPIs, and profitability drivers
• Support long‑range planning and scenario analysis to guide strategic decision‑making
• Improve and streamline financial reporting processes, including automation and system enhancements
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate financial data and alignment between actuals and forecasts
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
  
  Mentor and develop junior finance team members, as applicable

• Required
  
  Education & Experience:
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity preferred
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Technical & Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar)
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.) is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non‑financial stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Self‑motivated with a proactive and collaborative approach