FP&A Manager: Strategic Forecasting & Insights Lead

Graybar; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Graybar is seeking a Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis to support strategic plans with insightful analyses, forecasts, and financial impact estimates across business units. You will drive performance insights, model trends, and advise on resource investments and budgeting processes.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, prepare reports and charts, monitor KPIs, and contribute to year-end budgeting.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in data research, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• 4 year degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Ability to analyze data, model complex scenarios, and forecast trends
• Ability to think creatively and evaluate multiple analytic methods
• Ability to effectively articulate and present research results
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to work independently and objectively
• Ability to achieve highest standards of accuracy and precision
• Ability to manage time and research projects effectively
• Occasional to frequent travel required

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and business related research and analysis on existing processes, markets, and business units.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and resource investments.
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
• Develop sophisticated modeling to forecast business trends.
• Assist with special financial and business related studies and cooperate with other departments in preparing analyses.
• Compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of research results.
• Provide market intelligence, evaluate local markets, analyze current and potential financial metrics, and make recommendations.
• Analyze, determine and recommend staffing levels for various markets.
• Responsible for end-of-year budgets for the Income Statement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data modeling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Time management

Accuracy and precision

Research project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline

Job description

Graybar is seeking a Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis to support strategic plans with insightful analyses, forecasts, and financial impact estimates across business units. You will drive performance insights, model trends, and advise on resource investments and budgeting processes.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, prepare reports and charts, monitor KPIs, and contribute to year-end budgeting.