Manager FP&A

Red Nucleus; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Nucleus in Yardley, Bucks County is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. This role involves navigating complex financial data, developing financial models, and partnering with senior leadership to enhance financial performance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 5–8+ years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills. Experience in professional services or Life Sciences is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience in professional services, Private Equity, and/or Life Sciences preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial performance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

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

Master’s degree/MBA or professional certifications

Tools

Oracle

UKG

Hyperion

Netsuite

Job description

Job Overview

The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic and operational decision‑making. This role partners closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, improve financial performance, and drive long‑term growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long‑range financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial performance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and clearly communicate key drivers.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• Partner with BU leaders to understand business goals and support financial decision making.
• Provide financial guidance on pricing, cost management, headcount planning, and investments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on financial and operational matters.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and tools.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial systems.
• Support FP&A systems, planning tools, and ERP integrations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provide direction to other individuals.
• Supervise, hire, train, provide work direction, and problem‑solving assistance for student workers, overseeing daily operations of other staff.
• Supervise staff including hiring, scheduling, assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommending salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.
• Manage others through subordinate supervisors.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• Master’s degree/MBA or professional certifications preferred.

Experience

• 5–8+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience in professional services, Private Equity (PE), and/or Life Sciences preferred (not required).
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Oracle, UKG, Hyperion, Netsuite) preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive‑level stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.