FP&A Business Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an FP&A Business Manager in Boston to partner with leadership, drive budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis, and assess profitability across client engagements.

The role oversees pricing, vendor terms, and financial performance while collaborating with executives on strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. Onsite in Boston with growing hybrid flexibility, a high-visibility position with executive exposure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business management, finance, FP&A, or related fields.
• Professional services industry experience required; legal industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational dynamics in a professional services environment.
• Strong financial literacy with the ability to analyze P&L, forecasts, expenses and financial reports.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analytical experience.
• Ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.
• Polished executive presence with the ability to partner with senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and FP&A planning.
• Analyze client rates, discounts, pricing arrangements, and profitability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on billing, collections, and financial performance.
• Review vendor contracts, pricing, renewals, and financial terms.
• Serve as a strategic resource for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Support executives with financial analysis, presentations, and initiatives.
• Oversee vendor relationships and broader business operations.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives across departments.

Skills

10+ years experience

Professional services

Advanced Excel

Executive partnership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Title: FP&A Business Manager

Salary: $120,000–$170,000 + discretionary annual bonus

Location: Boston, MA (Onsite initially, transitioning to a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Work directly with the Managing Partner as a strategic business partner


• High-visibility role with exposure to the Executive Committee and equity partners


• Broad exposure across financial performance, pricing, operations, contracts, and business strategy


• Opportunity to have a direct impact on profitability and operational efficiency


• Newly redesigned role with significant opportunity to shape the position


• Long-term potential to take on broader leadership responsibilities


• Join a financially strong, established organization with a collaborative and respectful culture

FP&A Business Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and financial planning


• Analyze client rates, discounts, pricing arrangements, and profitability


• Partner with internal stakeholders on billing, collections, and financial performance


• Review vendor contracts, pricing, renewals, and financial terms


• Serve as a strategic resource and sounding board for senior leadership


• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and business processes


• Support executive leadership with financial analysis, presentations, and strategic initiatives


• Oversee key vendor relationships and assist with broader business operations


• Drive cross-functional initiatives across departments

FP&A Business Manager Qualifications:

• 10+ years of business management, finance, FP&A, or related experience


• Professional services industry experience required; legal industry experience strongly preferred


• Strong understanding of the financial and operational dynamics of a professional services environment


• Strong financial literacy with the ability to analyze P&Ls, forecasts, expenses, and financial reports


• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analytical experience


• Ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations


• Polished executive presence with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership


• Advanced Excel skills


• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred

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