Corporate FP&A Manager

Drive Capital; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive Capital is seeking a Corporate FP&A Manager in Lorton, Virginia. The role involves evolving the corporate financial model, managing the Annual Planning cycle, and developing a Long Range Plan. Ideal candidates have 4-8 years of experience in finance and expertise in financial modeling. Strong communication skills are essential, as this role requires distilling data narratives for executives. The favorable environment promotes growth and involvement in strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in finance, ideally investment banking, private equity or consulting.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the corporate financial model for forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Drive the Annual Planning cycle.
• Develop and maintain the Long Range Plan.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SQL

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

SFDC

NetSuite

Pigment

Job description

Corporate FP&A Manager

We are seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A to join our team and drive the evolution of a high-performing finance function to one that is public company caliber. We need a "builder" who pairs deep technical modeling expertise with the communication skills necessary to influence strategic decisions and scale our finance organization alongside our rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Director, Corporate FP&A to:
• Own and evolve the corporate financial model for VAST used in forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-breaking
• Drive the Annual Planning cycle and resulting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) by managing stakeholder engagement, performing deep-dive analytics, and distilling inputs into a final actionable financial plan
• Develop and own the Long Range Plan (LRP), translating the company’s vision and market strategy into a multi-year financial roadmap with defined milestones
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting by partnering with business units and FP&A colleagues to refine assumptions and aggregate insights
• Contribute to executive, board, and investor reporting, delivering strategic insights and concise storytelling that clarifies business performance and mobilizes action
• Partner across the finance team to evolve our systems and toolset, focusing on building a world-class infrastructure that reduces manual overhead and increases analytical depth
• Collaborate with Data colleagues to institutionalize data hygiene, operationalize KPIs, and automate reporting
• Ad-hoc analyses to support key operating priorities and investor relations efforts as needed
• Build and maintain deep relationships across the organization to ensure the finance team is a strategic partner to every department

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA preferred though not required
• 4-8 years of experience, ideally including investment banking, private equity or consulting. Prior operating experience at a high growth tech company is preferred, as is public company experience
• Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills (Excel/Google Sheets) with experience managing complex operating models. Familiarity with SQL, SFDC, NetSuite, and Pigment is a plus
• Outstanding communication skills, with a track record of distilling data into narratives for executives, investors, and sophisticated business audiences
• Highly driven self-starter who operates with autonomy and maintains a high "quality bar" for accuracy and business judgment
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and achieve objectives in a fast-paced, process-oriented environment
• Excited about AI and passionate about building a landmark, generational tech company