FP&A Manager (Public Accounting or M&A Exp. Pref.) - Hybrid

twiceasnice Recruiting; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed manufacturer seeks an FP&A Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance reporting. This hybrid role involves direct collaboration with the CFO and a high degree of ownership in improving financial operations and strategic insights.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401K w/ 4% Match

PTO

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A or M&A transaction services experience required.
• Experience with inventory-based businesses and cost of sales is essential.
• Ability to build and work with three-statement financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial performance analysis.
• Coordinate company-wide budget and forecast planning calendars.
• Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

M&A Integration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Job description

FP&A Manager (Public Accounting or M&A Exp. Pref.) - Hybrid
Location: Stamford, CT (walking distance from Stamford Station)
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ 4% Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Travel: Less than 10%

*Candidates on the CPA track will gain qualifying experience reporting to licensed CPAs

FP&A Manager (Public Accounting or M&A Exp. Pref.) - Hybrid Description

Our client, a private equity-backed global manufacturer, is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team. This high-impact individual contributor role offers a great opportunity to step into a Manager title with direct access to the CFO and executive team. Ideal for a rising M&A senior consultant from public accounting or advisory, this role blends deal exposure with operational finance. You will work on budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting while supporting M&A due diligence and post-close integration. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to gain hands-on corporate FP&A experience and directly influence strategic decision-making within a high-margin, acquisition-focused business. With hybrid flexibility (3–4 days in-office), significant ownership of high-visibility workstreams, and the ability to help build out FP&A infrastructure, this is a career-defining move for someone looking to transition from consulting into a strategic in-house finance role.

FP&A Manager (Public Accounting or M&A Exp. Pref.) - Hybrid Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial performance analysis
• Evaluate performance versus budget and forecast across departments
• Coordinate company-wide budget and forecast planning calendars
• Create analysis and reporting templates and tools
• Develop and maintain dashboards for key performance indicators
• Deliver actionable insights and presentations to senior leadership
• Identify cost savings and operational improvement opportunities
• Support M&A due diligence and post-close integration efforts
• Partner with leadership to support strategic business decisions
• Collaborate on post-acquisition integration and synergy tracking
• Lead special projects to elevate financial insights and accountability

FP&A Manager (Public Accounting or M&A Exp. Pref.) - Hybrid Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field is required
• 3+ years of FP&A or M&A transaction services experience is required
• Experience working with inventory-based businesses and cost of sales is required
• Strong knowledge of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow is required
• Proven ability to build and work with three-statement financial models is required
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to quickly learn new software is required
• Ability to work on-site 3-4 days per week is required