Finance Manager

Syntax Talent Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions in New York is seeking a Finance Manager to own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes while partnering with senior leadership on strategic decisions. You will lead planning, analysis, and reporting, design robust FP&A frameworks, build advanced financial models, and provide clear insight into performance to drive sustainable growth.

The role requires senior FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and the ability to challenge assumptions to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance management with budgeting/forecasting responsibility.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to explain complex data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP/FP&A systems and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational plans.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions to optimise liquidity.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports, variance analyses, and key metrics to senior management.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Enhance and standardise FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Use advanced Excel techniques to automate reporting, streamline analysis, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support strategic planning activities by providing financial input, scenario analysis, and long-range projections.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

FP&A

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA in progress

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Hyperion

Job description

Step into a high-impact finance leadership role where your expertise will directly shape the organisation's financial direction and performance. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to own critical budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes while partnering closely with senior leadership on strategic decisions.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will lead the planning, analysis, and reporting activities that underpin informed decision-making and long-term financial stability. You will design and manage robust budgeting and forecasting frameworks, oversee cash flow management, and build advanced financial models to support strategic initiatives. Your work will provide clear insight into financial performance and help drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational plans.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions to optimise liquidity.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports, variance analyses, and key metrics to senior management.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Enhance and standardise financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Use advanced Excel techniques to automate reporting, streamline analysis, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support strategic planning activities by providing financial input, scenario analysis, and long-range projections.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a finance management or senior FP&A role with responsibility for budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated track record in strategic financial planning and supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Strong expertise in cash flow management and liquidity analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualisation.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining robust financial models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and collaborating across teams and functions.
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar).
• Background in process improvement and implementing best practices in FP&A.
• Exposure to corporate finance, capital allocation, or investment appraisal.
• Experience in a growth-oriented or multi-entity environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent (completed or in progress) preferred.
• Additional training or certification in financial modelling or advanced Excel is an advantage.

If you are a commercially minded finance professional ready to own key planning and analysis responsibilities, this role offers a strong platform to make a visible impact-apply now to be considered.