FP&A Manager - Professional Services

Vaco Recruiter Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an experienced Senior FP&A Manager to serve as a strategic finance partner for G&A and Professional Services. You will collaborate with business leaders to align operational plans with financial objectives and provide meaningful insights that drive informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and financial modeling skills, enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams, and has experience leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics (Master's degree preferred).
• 8+ years of FP&A or corporate finance experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Vena, NetSuite Planning or similar tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner for assigned departments, guiding strategy and support.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Ensure operational plans align with financial goals and budget expectations.
• Prepare and lead monthly financial reviews with leadership.
• Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights into performance.
• Analyze historical results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop forward-looking analyses including investment planning and margin trends.
• Create executive-level financial presentations and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Tax, HR, Commercial, Operations, Pricing, and other teams.
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Vena

NetSuite Planning

Job description

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, Professional Services

Location: Hybrid In-Office NYC

Salary: $120,000- $150,000 plus bonus

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to serve as a strategic finance partner supporting General & Administrative (G&A) functions and Professional Services. In this role, you will collaborate with business leaders to align operational plans with financial objectives while providing meaningful insights that drive informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and financial modeling skills, enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams, and has experience leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner for assigned departments, providing strategic financial guidance and support.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Ensure operational plans align with financial goals and budget expectations.
• Prepare and lead monthly financial review meetings with business leaders and finance leadership.
• Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights into business performance.
• Analyze historical financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop forward-looking analyses, including investment planning, margin trends, and financial performance metrics.
• Create executive-level financial presentations and data visualizations to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Tax, Human Resources, Commercial, Operations, Pricing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or corporate finance.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with financial planning software such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Vena, NetSuite Planning, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across multiple departments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting General & Administrative (G&A) functions and/or Professional Services organizations.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and presenting financial insights to senior leadership.
• Strong business partnering experience within a fast-paced, data-driven environment.