FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager Vaco by Highspring
• New Haven, CT, US

FP&A MANAGER - REMOTE

In order for this role to be remote, you must be in the United States and live within the EST area. Also, you must have manufacturing experience and advanced HFM and Power BI skills to be considered.

Our client has an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a financial reporting guru. This FP&A Manager will have strong analytical, project management and communication skills. This individual will actively support planning, forecasting, and analysis activities. If you are a high-energy, motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, please submit your name and credentials for further consideration.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, apply rigorous analysis, and support sound business decisions
• Serve as a strategic finance partner in leading the organization’s performance rhythm, including recurring business reviews, KPI oversight, corrective action planning, and long-range financial modeling
• Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, or enhancing financial planning, consolidation, and business intelligence tools
• Play a central role in quarterly performance assessments and the annual operating plan, budget, forecast and multi‑year strategy development. Oversee recurring forecast reviews to enhance accuracy, identify emerging risks, and surface upside opportunities
• Analyze monthly financial and operational results, assessing trends versus targets, prior periods, and external benchmarks to identify risks and opportunities
• Monitor and report on value‑creation initiatives, working closely with leadership to ensure ownership, execution, and accountability
• Promote disciplined profitability management and accountability to financial commitments throughout the organization
• Evaluate and support capital deployment decisions, restructuring efforts, and other enterprise‑level initiatives through formal investment review processes
• Participate in merger and acquisition activities, including financial assessment and due diligence for prospective transactions
• Translate macroeconomic and market dynamics into strategic insights and scenario‑based financial implications
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving working capital efficiency across the business
• Prepare and review financial models and business cases supporting future growth investments
• Track progress of active growth initiatives, recommending adjustments to improve performance and outcomes
• Develop presentation materials and financial narratives for executive leadership and board‑level discussions as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required. MBA is preferred. Accreditation in Accounting (CFA, CMA, CPA, or CIA) highly desirable
• Must have advanced Power BI and HFM skills, in addition, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power Point
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in finance, operations, or related analytical roles
• Reputation for integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment
• Highly motivated self‑starter capable of managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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