FP&A Manager - Data Analytics

SoTalent; Mount Horeb (WI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking an FP&A Manager – Data Analytics to modernize budgeting and forecasting through advanced data architecture, automation, and analytical modeling. The role links finance, business teams, and IT to turn plans into data-driven insights on growth and profitability.

You will build models, dashboards, and governance across ERP and planning systems, guiding executive decisions and leading a high-performing analytics team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or related field.
• 7+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, BI, or related analytics.
• At least 1 year of management experience developing team members.
• Strong SQL and BI tool proficiency (Power BI) preferred.
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of large datasets into annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models using SQL, Python, Excel, and other tools.
• Design and manage executive dashboards using Power BI.
• Apply predictive analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Automate recurring financial reporting and improve data flows between ERP and planning systems.
• Establish data governance standards for data integrity and a single source of truth.
• Support ERP implementations including data mapping and validation.
• Perform high-priority analyses and translate data into actionable insights.
• Deliver variance analysis and communicate results to senior leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and decision-making.
• Mentor analysts and develop technical capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Data Analytics

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Python

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Oracle)

Job description

The FP&A Manager – Data Analytics is a leadership role focused on modernizing financial planning and analysis through advanced data architecture, automation, and analytical modeling. The position serves as a key connection between finance, business teams, and IT, helping transform budgeting and forecasting into data-driven processes that provide actionable insights into growth, profitability, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of large datasets into annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models using SQL, Python, advanced Excel, and other analytical tools to evaluate business scenarios.
• Design and manage executive-level dashboards using business intelligence platforms such as Power BI.
• Apply predictive analytics and statistical methods to identify trends, risks, opportunities, customer behavior, pricing dynamics, and operational drivers.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring financial reporting and improve data flows between ERP and planning systems.
• Establish data governance standards to maintain financial data integrity, consistent definitions, ownership, and a reliable single source of truth.
• Support ERP implementation and transition activities, including data mapping, cleansing, historical data validation, and development of new reporting processes.
• Perform high-priority financial and operational analyses and translate complex datasets into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Deliver variance analysis and communicate the story behind financial results to senior leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical decision-making.
• Mentor analysts and develop technical capabilities in areas such as data quality, query development, modeling, and business partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, business intelligence, or a related analytical discipline.
• At least 1 year of management experience with responsibility for developing team members.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and business intelligence tools such as Power BI is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems such as Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and financial evaluation methodologies, including ROI and NPV.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Primarily office-based, with a hybrid schedule that may include one remote workday per week.
• Less than 10% travel expected.
• Work involves extended periods of sitting, computer use, and continuous typing or other keyboard-related activities.
• Occasional standing, reaching, twisting, and bending may be required.

Compensation

• $113,000–$145,000 annually.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer matching, paid time off, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, employee discounts, and wellness programs.