Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Birmingham, Alabama

$80,000 - $100,000

Our client is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to coordinate organization-wide planning, forecasting, and performance reporting activities. This full-time, in-office position serves as a key financial resource for leadership by transforming operational and financial data into meaningful business insights.

In this role, you will partner with executive leadership, operational management, and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, support future planning initiatives, and enhance reporting processes. The position contributes to decision-making related to profitability, resource allocation, workforce planning, cash flow management, and long-term business objectives.

• Compile recurring financial reports and performance dashboards for executive leadership, emphasizing key trends, metrics, and operating results.
• Assess financial outcomes through budget-to-actual reviews and forecast comparisons, identifying material drivers and business impacts.
• Develop revenue, expense, profitability, and cash projection models to support ongoing planning activities.
• Coordinate annual budget development and periodic forecast updates using workforce expectations and operating expense assumptions.
• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives and resource planning through scenario-based financial modeling.
• Work closely with human resources to evaluate compensation costs, incentive projections, and future headcount requirements.
• Contribute to the creation of long-range financial plans tied to organizational objectives.
• Refine reporting tools, planning templates, and financial models to improve consistency, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Support process enhancements and system optimization initiatives within finance and reporting functions.
• Present findings and recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders in a clear, business-focused manner.

• Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional credentials such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are advantageous; CPA candidates are especially attractive for this opportunity.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance functions.
• Experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity organizations is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including sophisticated modeling and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting applications such as Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance measurement concepts.
• Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate practical recommendations.
• Effective presentation and communication skills suitable for interaction with executive and operational leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline compliance.

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