Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,100 - 157,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive salary

Workplace inclusivity

Job summary

Capital One is looking for a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to support its Software team, located in Chicago, IL. This role involves strategic financial analysis to guide decision-making for product launches and customer engagements. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, with at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis and an educational background that includes a bachelor’s degree.

The salary for this position ranges from $138,100 to $157,700 per year, and Capital One offers a competitive benefits package, ensuring total well-being for its employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis.
• 5+ years of experience with financial modeling.
• 1+ years of experience managing an FP&A function.
• 1+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of P&L to drive insights.
• Build business cases and financial models for product launches.
• Deliver presentations for senior management.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of analysts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

People management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Capital One is seeking a culture-led, results-driven, and strategic Manager of Finance for Capital One Software. This is an exciting time for the Software team as we build momentum against recent product launches in data management and security. As a finance leader in this space, you will operate at the intersection of technology and finance, helping to scale a high-growth business unit within a top-tier financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis & Insights: Develop a deep understanding of Capital One Software’s end-to-end P&L to drive analytical insights into overall financial performance.
• Variance & Driver Analysis: Accurately analyze and explain key business drivers, monthly variances, and the income statement implications of strategic decisions and contract structures.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner closely with business leaders to provide strategic finance and accounting perspectives on net-new initiatives, customer engagements, and commercial pricing terms.
• Business Case Development: Build robust business cases and financial models to assess the viability and financial implications of new product launches, feature expansions, and ongoing growth efforts.
• Leadership Communications: Develop and deliver high-impact presentations for senior management that clearly articulate the outcomes of complex financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• People Management: Serve as the work lead for 2–3 analysts. Actively coach, mentor, and develop associates while independently managing, prioritizing, and delegating team workflows.
• Process Excellence: Create well-managed, sustainable financial processes and lead ad‑hoc financial analysis for special projects and emerging industry topics.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will provide strong financial leadership as we evaluate new product launches, customer engagements, and pricing terms. We are looking for a professional who demonstrates strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and influencing skills to effectively:

• Articulate outcomes of analysis, critically evaluate option sets, and present data-backed recommendations to leadership.
• Deliver high-quality results under both open-ended timelines and tight corporate deadlines.
• Navigate white space comfortably and build structured models out of ambiguity.
• Partner across cross-functional teams and successfully execute deliverables through others.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis.
• At least 5 years of experience with financial modeling.
• At least 1 year of experience managing a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function.
• At least 1 year of people management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Finance.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), preferably within a B2B SaaS, or enterprise software, or technology environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing both direct and indirect reports.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Chicago, IL: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Financial Analysis

McLean, VA: $151,900 - $173,400 for Manager, Financial Analysis

New York, NY: $165,700 - $189,200 for Manager, Financial Analysis

Richmond, VA: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Financial Analysis

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits). Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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