Kearney FP&A Manager

We want to hear from you if you:

Hold a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; an MBA/CPA is preferred.

Have 7+ years of related finance, accounting, or FP&A experience; professional services experience is a plus.

Bring deep finance and accounting knowledge, including demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex financial issues into clear insights that support decision-making.

Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and leadership.

Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline- and team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities with a high level of attention to detail.

Have advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Have experience with SAP;
Power BI and Anaplan are a plus.

Bring a collaborative approach and excellent listening skills.

Can work effectively in a hybrid environment, with specific in-office expectations to be confirmed.

Lead and support monthly/quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, partnering with stakeholders to develop accurate, actionable financial plans.

Conduct performance analysis across actuals, forecasts, budgets, and other relevant benchmarks to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Analyze SG&A performance and develop insights that support productive discussions with functional leaders.

Conduct profitability analyses at the practice and account levels to support business performance and decision-making.

Review staff utilization and client hours to identify trends and implications for financial performance.

Evaluate investments and ROI to support resource allocation and business decisions.

Support the month-end close process and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results.

Partner closely with project financials teams and project teams to support accurate revenue recognition.

Review costs at the general ledger level to help ensure overall P&L integrity.

Perform variance analysis across actuals, forecasts, plans, and other relevant financial measures.

Identify and communicate key drivers of financial performance to Finance and business leadership.

Support firm leaders with insightful financial reporting and analysis that facilitates informed decision-making.

Serve as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, proactively identifying opportunities to improve profitability, reporting, and business performance.

Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

Respond to ad hoc requests and analyses from local and practice leadership, balancing immediate business needs with broader Finance priorities.

Identify opportunities to enhance FP&A processes, reporting, financial models, and analytical capabilities.

Support strategic Finance initiatives, including the development of profitability models, cost-rate studies, and other analyses that strengthen financial decision-making.

Support SAP implementation and related initiatives from a business and Finance perspective.

Partner cross-functionally to improve the quality, efficiency, and consistency of financial information and reporting.

After 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections - between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That's why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who don't accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves.

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them to make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

Generous retirement/pension saving contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families

Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities

Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

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It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of…