Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Phoenix seeks a Finance Business Partner to serve as a strategic adviser to operational leadership within a growing multi-location organization. This role transforms financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth, profitability, productivity, and overall business performance.

The position sits at the intersection of finance and operations, providing financial leadership, performance analysis, forecasting support, budgeting, scenario planning, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related field experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, profitability drivers, and performance management.
• Advanced financial modeling, reporting, and Excel skills.
• Experience partnering with operational stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to operational leadership teams.
• Translate financial results into actionable business recommendations.
• Lead business reviews focused on profitability, productivity, growth, and performance.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate performance and growth initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable data-driven decisions across locations.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modeling

Excel

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Compensation: $105k - $120k + 10% annual bonus

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to operational leadership within a growing multi-location organization. This highly visible role partners closely with senior business leaders to transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth, profitability, productivity, and overall business performance.

This position sits at the intersection of finance and operations, providing financial leadership, performance analysis, forecasting support, and strategic decision-making guidance across multiple business units and markets.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary finance partner to operational leadership teams
• Translate financial and operational results into actionable business recommendations
• Lead recurring business reviews focused on profitability, productivity, growth, and operational performance
• Track performance initiatives and provide ongoing visibility into results and execution

Operational Finance

• Analyze operational and financial metrics to identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities
• Evaluate labor, capacity, resource utilization, and productivity drivers to improve business outcomes
• Partner with leadership to support data-driven decision-making across multiple locations or business units
• Develop financial insights that support operational planning and execution
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and growth initiatives
• Provide scenario analysis and recommendations to support investment decisions and strategic priorities
• Contribute operational insights to planning and forecasting processes

Growth & Expansion Support

• Evaluate the financial performance of new business initiatives, locations, and expansion opportunities
• Monitor performance against financial expectations and identify emerging risks or opportunities
• Support leadership with financial analysis related to growth strategies and market development

Strategic Support

• Participate in executive business reviews and strategic planning initiatives
• Provide financial insights to support organizational growth and operational excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, marketing, recruiting, and other business functions

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Partnering, Operational Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of financial statements, profitability drivers, and performance management
• Advanced financial modeling, reporting, and Excel skills
• Experience partnering with operational stakeholders and influencing business decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-location, or geographically dispersed operations
• Experience within a service-oriented, consumer-focused, healthcare, retail, logistics, or related business environment
• Exposure to business intelligence, analytics, and reporting tools
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations
• Prior involvement in new market, expansion, or growth initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Highly visible role partnering directly with senior leadership
• Blend of FP&A, operational finance, and strategic decision support
• Opportunity to influence major business decisions and growth initiatives
• Exposure to executive leadership and enterprise-wide projects
• Fast-paced environment with significant impact on business performance