Financial Planning Analyst

LHH; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment solutions firm seeks a Finance Manager, FP&A to drive financial planning and provide executive insights. This role involves budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making in a dynamic hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a relevant degree, with experience in service-driven sectors being a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Experience in the hospitality industry or related service-driven sector.

Responsibilities

• Own the creation of consolidated financial and operational performance reports.
• Lead the full-cycle annual budgeting process.
• Perform deep-dive variance and trend analyses.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Communication

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA

Master’s in Finance/Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

Great Plains

Job description

Executive Recruiter @ LHH Recruitment Solutions | Diverse Hiring Successes | Client Partnerships | New Business Development | Candidate Engagement

General Summary

Ready to make a strategic impact at the intersection of finance and hospitality? We’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance Manager, FP&A to drive the financial planning process, deliver executive-level insights, and shape the financial future of a fast-paced, service-driven organization.

Organizational Relationship

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the FP&A Manager is a key cross-functional partner to department leaders, helping align financial goals with company strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Own the creation of consolidated financial and operational performance reports, including the monthly Board of Directors package.
• Craft compelling presentations for leadership meetings, audit committees, and high-level company events like the annual conference.
• Ensure executives and stakeholders have timely, accurate, and actionable financial data at their fingertips.

Budgeting & Forecasting (30%)

• Lead the full-cycle annual budgeting process, from planning to execution.
• Support long-term strategic planning by building robust forecasting tools and performance models.
• Deliver insights that help shape growth strategies across all departments.

Financial Analysis & Strategy (30%)

• Perform deep-dive variance and trend analyses to track performance vs. budget.
• Drive scenario modeling, M&A analysis, and due diligence to support expansion and business development.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to support strategic decision-making at the highest levels.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience (FP&A or similar).
• Strong analytical mindset and solid business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills—you can translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills (required); familiarity with Great Plains (a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
• MBA, Master’s in Finance/Accounting, or CPA preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in the hospitality industry or a related service-driven sector is a plus.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Hospitality