Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is looking for an Interim FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and forecasting during a transition period in Kernersville, NC. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Finance or Accounting and 6–10+ years of experience in FP&A roles. You will collaborate with executive leadership and enhance financial processes while supporting decision-making. The position offers a compensation range of $60-70/hr and eligibility for bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, and modeling roles.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and translating financial data into business insights.
• Prior interim, consulting, or transformation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Build and enhance financial models for budgeting and operating plans.
• Prepare variance analysis and communicate insights to leadership.
• Partner with executive leadership for financial insights and analysis.
• Improve FP&A processes and streamline reporting workflows.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

ERP proficiency

Excel

Education

BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

FP&A tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role: Interim FP&A Manager

Hybrid onsite: Kernersville, NC

Hourly Pay Rate: $60-70/hr

As Interim FP&A Manager, you will serve as a key finance leader responsible for driving short term and long range financial planning, forecasting, and financial modeling activities during a period of transition. This role requires strong analytical expertise, business partnership skills, and the ability to quickly assess, stabilize, and enhance planning and reporting processes while supporting executive decision?making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models supporting budgeting, operating plans, headcount planning, and strategic initiatives
• Prepare and deliver variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast); investigate key drivers and communicate insights to leadership
• Partner closely with executive leadership and operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and scenario analysis to support decision?making
• Develop and present management reporting packages, dashboards, and KPI analyses with clear, actionable commentary
• Evaluate trends, risks, and opportunities impacting revenue, margins, expenses, and cash flow
• Improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting cadence; streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy and transparency
• Support ad hoc financial analyses, board support materials, and special projects as needed
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure alignment between actual results, forecasts, and financial assumptions
• Assist with system optimization or transitions related to planning tools, ERPs, or reporting platforms

Qualifications:

• BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 6–10+ years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, and modeling roles
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced Excel required
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and translating financial data into business insights
• Proficiency with ERP and FP&A/forecasting tools
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Prior interim, consulting, or transformation experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. As required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.