FP&A Manager

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is assisting with the search for a temporary Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis in New Jersey. The role requires overseeing financial reporting, analyzing business performance, and leading a financial analyst. Candidates should have a Master's in Finance, 5+ years in FP&A, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. The job is hybrid, requiring 4 days onsite and 1 remote, making it a flexible opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in FP&A.
• Prior experience in retail industry preferred.
• Experience in a multi-brand environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional financial reporting and support business performance.
• Create monthly financial reporting for North America and LATAM regions.
• Analyze business results and evaluate forecasts versus historical data.
• Prepare profit and loss insights for leadership and global teams.
• Identify efficiency opportunities in spending across channels.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Job description

LHH is assisting our Union County, NJ client in their search for a temporary Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. The initial duration will be three months, but it could extend longer. The schedule is hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 remote

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will oversee regional financial reporting and provide strategic insight to support business performance across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end creation of monthly financial reporting for North America and LATAM regions, utilizing enterprise financial systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Evaluate business results through detailed analysis of actual performance versus forecasted and historical data, isolating performance drivers and partnering with stakeholders to clarify outcomes
• Prepare and present comprehensive profit and loss insights for senior leadership and global teams
• Track and assess spending across distribution channels and cost centers, identifying efficiency opportunities and potential financial exposure, and recommending corrective actions
• Partner closely with commercial, marketing, and operational teams to support financial discipline, expense tracking, and informed decision-making, with particular focus on discretionary spend
• Analyze margin and profitability trends at the channel, store, and customer levels
• Support investment initiatives, including retail expansion and store transformations, by delivering financial modeling, return analysis, and post-investment evaluations
• Play a central role in the annual planning process by aligning cross-functional inputs, pressure-testing assumptions, and ensuring financial plans support strategic objectives
• Lead, coach, and develop a financial analyst, fostering analytical rigor and professional growth

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Finance preferred
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in FP&A
• Prior experience in retail industry preferred
• Experience in multi-brand environment a plus
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP

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