Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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This position is based onsite at our Los Angeles, CA location. Candidates must be able to work in-office as part of the role’s regular schedule.

A Day in the Life We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to build and own core financial planning processes, including operating model development, budgeting, variance analysis, and executive reporting. This role will partner closely with business leaders across product, marketing, sales, and operations to drive actionable insights and support rapid, data-driven decision-making.

Lendistry:
Who We Are We’re proud to be the nation’s largest minority-led, tech-savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), our mission is all about creating economic opportunities and fueling growth for small business owners and their communities. Join us as we pave the way with innovative financing and financial education!

What You’ll Be Doing Own and evolve the operating model, including revenue drivers , cost structure, and capital costs

Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting/reforecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with company strategy

Deliver variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast vs. budget), identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights

Partner with business unit leaders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product) to:

Evaluate loan pricing and exception strategies

Analyze customer acquisition cost (CAC) and marketing spend ROIImprove operating efficiency (e.g., offshore model optimization) via key performance indicator (“KPI”) development

Review sales commissions and incentive structures

Develop and manage KPI frameworks aligned to growth, unit economics, and profitability

Produce management reporting, Board of Directors materials, and investor updates

Lead ad hoc analyses tied to growth strategy, new products, or market expansion

Build scalable FP&A processes, systems, and data infrastructure

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise6–8+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, financial advisory, or strategic finance (fintech, startups, or high-growth companies preferred)
Strong financial modeling and operating model experience

Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders

Experience presenting to leadership and/or Board-level audiences

Advanced Excel/Sheets; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau) preferred

Strong business judgment and ability to translate data into insight

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in fintech lending, financial institutions, or banking

Exposure to SQL or data analytics tools

Startup or dynamic/fast-paced environment experience

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Birthday Day Off
12 Paid Company Holidays
401(k) MatchFSA and HSAPaid Life Insurance Paid Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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