FP&A Manager: Strategic Planning & Analytics

Upbound Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role partners with senior management to drive performance and strategic initiatives across Rent-A-Center and Acima brands.

Based in Plano, TX with possible travel to Draper, Utah. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial leadership, strong modeling and analytics, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in progressively responsible financial roles.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and scenario analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment especially during month end close and quarterly forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the company's financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning, while working collaboratively with key business partners.
• Prepare comprehensive financial models to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management regarding financial performance, variance analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis, attribution analysis and scenario planning to assess potential risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
• Present financial results and analysis to senior management and key stakeholders, providing clear and concise explanations of performance drivers and implications.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to establish financial targets and goals.
• Monitor actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and adjusting plans as necessary.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting techniques

Scenario analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

MBA

Job description

Upbound Group is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role partners with senior management to drive performance and strategic initiatives across Rent-A-Center and Acima brands.

Based in Plano, TX with possible travel to Draper, Utah. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial leadership, strong modeling and analytics, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.