Manager, FPA - Corporate Planning (34659)

KLS Martin Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLS Martin Group seeks an FP&A Manager, Corporate Planning to lead consolidated budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management. You will partner with executive leadership to translate strategy into financial plans and provide actionable insights across the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.

This role drives scenario analyses, governance standards and forecasting methods, leading a team and collaborating with Finance and Admin to align priorities and optimize capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, MIS or a related quantitative field.
• 7–12 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance or finance analytics experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and standardizing complex financial models.
• Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Advanced financial modeling expertise including driver-based forecasting and scenario modeling.
• Experience integrating financial models with ERP data and structured datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's consolidated budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Develop scenario analyses and financial recommendations supporting executive decision-making.
• Align financial plans with operational initiatives, workforce planning and investment priorities.
• Own the consolidated financial outlook across the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Develop executive reporting, variance analysis and actionable insights supporting strategic and operational decision‑making.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Data Analytics/MIS

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

The FP&A Manager, Corporate Planning serves as the organization's leader for consolidated planning, forecasting and financial performance management. This role partners with executive leadership to develop company-wide financial plans, evaluate business performance and ensure leadership maintains visibility into earnings, cash flow, working capital and capital allocation decisions. The position is responsible for translating strategic objectives into financial plans, integrating operational forecasts into a consolidated company outlook and providing actionable insights that support executive decision‑making. The role owns the company's consolidated budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes while maintaining accountability for the overall financial outlook across the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, Financial Transformation and business leaders across the organization, this role develops financial analyses, business cases and recommendations that support operational, strategic and capital allocation decisions. The position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and business process owners, combining strong business acumen, financial modelling expertise and business partnership skills to drive performance, accountability and financial discipline throughout the organization.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

Corporate Planning & Forecast Leadership

• Leads the company's consolidated budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Develops scenario analyses and financial recommendations supporting executive decision-making.
• Aligns financial plans with operational initiatives, workforce planning and investment priorities.
• Establishes planning assumptions, governance standards and forecasting methodologies.
• Translates operational and business drivers into financial forecasts, performance expectations and resource allocation decisions.

Corporate FP&A & Financial Performance

• Owns the consolidated financial outlook across the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Leads financial and operational analysis supporting earnings performance, cash flow generation and capital allocation decisions.
• Develops executive reporting, variance analysis and actionable insights supporting strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Evaluates financial performance trends and identifies risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Establishes consistent financial drivers, performance metrics and analytical methodologies across the organization.
• Collaborates with the FP&A Manager, Financial Transformation to continuously improve planning, reporting and analytical capabilities.

Business Unit FP&A, Analytics & Decision Support

• Partners with business leaders to evaluate operational and financial performance.
• Develops financial analyses, reporting and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Performs profitability, productivity, pricing and performance analyses to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develops financial models, business cases and scenario analyses supporting key business initiatives.
• Supports cross-functional projects and special analyses that improve business performance and organizational effectiveness.

Treasury & Liquidity Management

• Owns short-term and rolling cash flow forecasts and integrates liquidity planning into the broader financial forecast.
• Monitors cash position, liquidity requirements and working capital trends to support operational, strategic and capital allocation decisions.
• Supports treasury planning, treasury administration and lender reporting activities.
• Maintains appropriate controls and segregation of duties within cash disbursement and treasury-related processes.
• Monitors foreign currency exposures, banking services and related costs to optimize financial performance.

Partnership with Finance and Admin Teams

• Partners across Finance and Administrative functions to ensure alignment between reported results, forecasts, strategic priorities and resource allocation decisions.
• Collaborates with Accounting, Treasury and other Finance leaders to develop consistent assumptions, recommendations and financial insights.
• Incorporates operational, accounting and financial reporting considerations into planning, forecasting and decision-support activities.
• Maintains appropriate separation between transaction execution, financial oversight and performance management responsibilities.

Team Leadership

• Leads and develops FP&A team members through coaching, mentorship and performance management.
• Establishes performance expectations aligned with analytical rigor, business partnership and accountability.
• Promotes collaboration across Finance, Administrative functions and business leadership to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems or a related quantitative field
• 7–12 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance or finance analytics experience
• Demonstrated experience building and standardizing complex financial models
• Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including driver-based forecasting and scenario modeling
• Experience integrating financial models with ERP data and structured datasets
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• SQL proficiency or demonstrated experience working directly with structured data strongly preferred
• Experience in operational or manufacturing environments preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Growth-oriented mindset with a focus on scaling processes, strengthening financial discipline and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and insight
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capability with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies that support growth, profitability and performance improvement
• Clear and confident communicator who effectively partners across functions to align financial plans, operational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement thru ongoing refinement related to standardization and simplification/automation.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex decisions while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards
• High standards of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to protecting financial data and organizational trust
• Proactive and results-driven, with the initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems and drive meaningful outcome

Skill Requirements

• Typing/computer keyboard
• Utilize computer software (specified above)
• Retrieve and compile information
• Maintain records/logs
• Verify data and information
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks
• Operate office equipment
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Public speaking/group presentations
• Research, analyze and interpret information
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
• Leadership and supervisory, managing people

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods
• Extended periods viewing computer screen
• Walking
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hear/Listen
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Repetitive Motions
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Reaching/Grasping
• Writing

Hazards

• Normal office environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.