Corporate FP&A Lead

Accuray; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to lead the annual operating plan, forecasts, and long-range planning. The role focuses on maintaining planning calendars, producing executive-ready reports, and guiding cross-functional budgets.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial modeling, advanced Excel/PowerPoint, and experience with ERP/BI tools to drive efficient, accurate planning in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or related roles.
• Strong financial modeling skills including integrated statements and variance analysis.
• Experience with planning processes, forecasting, and reporting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual operating plan, forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Maintain master FP&A calendar and reporting packages.
• Develop planning instructions and drive consistent methodologies.
• Administer planning software and improve process efficiency.
• Own and maintain the integrated financial model and scenario analyses.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support leadership reviews.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Manage the enterprise-wide Annual Operating Plan, periodic forecast, and long-range planning processes.
• Establish and maintain the master FP&A calendar, including annual plan, quarterly forecast, monthly close, reporting packages, Board deliverables, earnings release support, and business reviews.
• Develop and communicate planning instructions, timelines, templates, deliverables, and key assumptions to FP&A partners and budget owners.
• Drive consistency in planning methodologies, assumptions, financial definitions, and reporting outputs across the organization.
• Administer the Company’s planning software; identify process gaps and lead improvements utilizing our software that make planning cycles more efficient, accurate, transparent, and scalable.
• Develop and maintain driver-based model planning inputs; working cross-functionally to utilize key departmental KPIs.
• Own and maintain the company’s integrated financial model, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key supporting schedules. Build scenario analysis capabilities to evaluate business risks, opportunities, strategic investments, operating performance, liquidity, and long-term financial outcomes.
• Own the Company’s monthly financial reporting package; support departmental monthly operating reviews.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast and track key lender covenant compliance metrics, weekly cash forecasts, and other key Company metrics that are communicated.
• Proactively manage planning and reporting deadlines, identify bottlenecks, and elevate timing risks or resource constraints.
• Support executive-level planning discussions, including CFO reviews, operating reviews, Board materials, and other leadership presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Accounting, or related financial planning roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing annual planning, forecasting, long-range planning, and consolidated financial reporting processes.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including experience with integrated financial statements, accounting fundamentals, operating expense and headcount planning, working capital, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with ERP and enterprise planning systems; Power BI, Databricks, or similar data analysis and AI tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines, cross-functional deliverables, and recurring planning/reporting calendars.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain financial results, planning assumptions, and business drivers to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and process discipline.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced finance/accounting credential.
• Public company FP&A experience.
• Experience in medical device, technology, manufacturing, capital equipment, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Strong executive presence and ability to prepare concise, decision-ready materials for senior leadership.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin — including individuals with disabilities and veterans.