Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Full-time remote role

No visa sponsorship available at this time

Our client a leader in direct to consumer ecommerce is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager for their Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, who also possesses advanced proficiency in Python and R programming languages. In this role, you will lead the FP&A function, providing strategic financial analysis, forecasting, and decision support to drive business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and analytics, with the ability to leverage Python and R for advanced data analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to analyze historical performance, forecast future trends, and evaluate business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, key performance indicators (KPIs), and market dynamics, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present financial reports, variance analysis, and key insights to executive management and stakeholders, highlighting areas of opportunity and risk.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging Python and R programming languages to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the FP&A team, providing guidance on financial modeling, data analysis techniques, and best practices.
• Partner with IT and data engineering teams to optimize data infrastructure and integration processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in finance and analytics, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge in Python, R, and financial analysis techniques.
• Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses as required by senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and R programming languages, with demonstrated experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and automation.
• Advanced knowledge of financial concepts, accounting principles, and corporate finance principles.
• Proven ability to develop complex financial models and perform sophisticated financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., ERP, EPM) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.