Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Jobtailor; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bentonville, AR seeks a Lead FP&A to drive planning, forecasting, and budgeting, and to develop predictive models. You will analyze financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and align plans with company objectives.

You will lead month-end close, collaborate with stakeholders, and push automation and data governance to improve accuracy and speed of insights for executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related area plus 1 year FP&A or 3 years FP&A experience.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in statement analysis, forecasting, budgeting and KPIs.
• Experience in predictive analytics, financial modeling, and applying statistics to planning.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop predictive models and scenario analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with organizational objectives.
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end close activities for accuracy and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and data governance.
• Provide forward-looking analysis and executive-level financial guidance.

Skills

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Predictive Analytics

SQL

Tableau

Automation

Data Governance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related area

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Automation Tools

Job description

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Analyze financial and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop predictive models and scenario analyses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with organizational objectives
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Oversee month-end close activities for accuracy and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and data governance
• Provide forward-looking analysis and executive-level financial guidance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related area and 1 year's experience in financial planning and analysis or related area; or 3 years' experience in financial planning and analysis or related area
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial statement analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and key performance indicators
• Proven experience in predictive analytics, financial modeling, and applying statistical techniques to support business planning
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and automation tools
• Excellent communication skills to present complex financial insights clearly to executive audiences
• Demonstrated capability in driving continuous improvement and implementing process enhancements
• Preferred: Leading cross-functional teams and Master's degree in finance, business, or related area

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong financial acumen with expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Proficient in predictive analytics and financial modeling, with the ability to communicate complex insights to executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Planning
• Forecasting
• Predictive Analytics
• SQL Proficiency
• Tableau Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Budgeting
• Key Performance Indicators
• Financial Modeling
• Statistical Techniques

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Data Governance
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Automation Tools