Manager - Corporate FP&A

Overview

Crete United is seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A to play a critical leadership role within the enterprise finance function. Operating as part of a broader FP&A team, this individual will maintain direct ownership of the enterprise Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly forecast cycles, and long-range financial planning process across a 40+ business unit platform. The role requires strong three-statement financial modeling expertise, disciplined analytical review of operating company submissions, and the confidence to operate independently while partnering closely with Accounting, Treasury, Operations, and executive leadership.

This position directly supports liquidity planning, leverage management, capital allocation decisions, and enterprise performance visibility in a private equity-backed environment.

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly forecast cycles, and long-range strategic financial plans across the platform.
• Consolidate, validate, and pressure-test operating company results, forecasts, and budgets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with enterprise targets.
• Develop and maintain robust three-statement financial models translating P&L forecasts into forward-looking balance sheet and cash flow projections.
• Build and manage EBITDA-to-cash flow bridge models, providing executive visibility into working capital, capital expenditures, debt service, and liquidity drivers.
• Own enterprise reporting packages delivered to executive leadership, including KPI dashboards, forward-looking performance insights, and variance analysis.
• Analyze WIP accounting, revenue recognition, backlog, and margin trends within project-based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing businesses.
• Drive continuous improvement in consolidation processes, financial modeling rigor, and reporting automation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Treasury, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Disciplined, accurate, and timely enterprise planning and forecasting processes.
• Clear executive visibility into liquidity, leverage, and cash flow dynamics.
• Consistent, high-quality financial submissions across operating companies.
• Actionable reporting that supports data-driven strategic decision-making.
• Ongoing improvement in modeling standards and financial process efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related discipline (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive corporate finance or FP&A experience.
• Strong three-statement financial modeling expertise.
• Deep understanding of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics.
• Experience in multi-entity, acquisition-driven, or project-based environments preferred.
• Experience with WIP accounting and revenue recognition in construction or mechanical services businesses preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modeling, scenario analysis, automation).
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.