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:

1. Lead the FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
2. Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to analyze historical performance, forecast future trends, and evaluate business opportunities.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, key performance indicators (KPIs), and market dynamics, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
4. Prepare and present financial reports, variance analysis, and key insights to executive management and stakeholders, highlighting areas of opportunity and risk.
5. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging Python and R programming languages to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting.
6. Mentor and develop junior members of the FP&A team, providing guidance on financial modeling, data analysis techniques, and best practices.
7. Partner with IT and data engineering teams to optimize data infrastructure and integration processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial data.
8. 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.
9. Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses as required by senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

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