Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Romark Management LLC; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Romark Management LLC is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling across a multi-site logistics organization. You will provide timely management reporting, dashboards, and actionable insights to leadership.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, forecasting accuracy, and driving data-driven decisions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in FP&A with advanced Excel and ERP/BI experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large data sets.
• Experience with ERP, FP&A tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to financial and non-financial audiences.
• Experience working cross-functionally and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across the organization.
• Develop and maintain financial models covering revenue, operating expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, cash flow, and other key drivers.
• Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages with KPIs, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Translate financial data into concise insights and recommendations for management.
• Support evaluation of investments, pricing decisions, cost-saving opportunities, and strategic projects.
• Improve FP&A processes and tools, and drive automation where possible.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

BI platforms

Financial planning software

Job description

Romark is a dynamic logistics organization operating across a multi-site, multi-customer, and multi-business-line environment, creating a level of financial and operational complexity that makes this FP&A Manager role both challenging and highly impactful. The FP&A Manager will become a trusted financial partner to leadership by delivering accurate forecasts, meaningful performance insights, and actionable recommendations across the business. Success will mean improving visibility into performance, strengthening financial accountability, and helping leaders make better, data-driven decisions. This opportunity is best suited for someone who enjoys navigating complexity, partnering across functions, and bringing structure and insight to a growing, operationally diverse organization.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ForecastingLead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across the organization.Develop and maintain financial models covering revenue, operating expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, cash flow, and other key business drivers.Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions to improve business performance.Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, planning methodologies, and financial processes.Financial Reporting & AnalysisPrepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including financial results, KPIs, forecasts, and variance analysis.Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results and clearly explain key drivers.Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide leadership with timely visibility into business performance.Perform scenario, sensitivity, profitability, and ad hoc analyses to support strategic and operational decisions.Translate financial and operational data into concise insights and recommendations for management.Business PartnershipServe as a strategic finance partner to operational and functional leaders across the organization.Work with business leaders to establish financial targets, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.Support evaluation of investments, new initiatives, pricing decisions, cost-saving opportunities, and other strategic projects.Develop a strong understanding of operational drivers and connect operational performance to financial outcomes.Challenge assumptions constructively and help business partners make financially sound decisions.Process & Systems ImprovementImprove the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of FP&A processes, models, and reporting.Help establish standardized financial planning and performance-management practices across the organization.Partner with Accounting and other teams to ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with management reporting requirements.Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting and analysis.Support the implementation and optimization of financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence systems.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or a related discipline.Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large and complex data sets.Experience with ERP, financial planning, reporting, and/or business intelligence platforms.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence business decisions.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience developing or improving FP&A processes within a growing or evolving organization.Experience with financial planning and analysis tools, ERP systems, and data visualization platforms.Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.Prior experience managing or mentoring financial analysts is a plus.