Manager of FP&A

6 Degrees Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Group in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to build and lead a best-in-class FP&A function. You will own annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and close-cycle variance analysis while coaching a two-person FP&A team.

The role focuses on designing scalable processes, hands-on analysis, and continuous improvement in a fast-growing environment. Excellent leadership and Excel/BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, budgeting, or financial analysis with hands-on ownership of a budgeting/forecasting cycle.
• Leadership experience required, with a track record of building budgeting, forecasting, or variance-reporting processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and experience with ERP/BI tools such as Sage Intacct or Domo.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end annual budgeting process — timeline, templates, and consolidation — partnering with department leaders to build accurate budgets and scale the process as the company grows.
• Lead quarterly forecast updates and a repeatable variance-analysis process tied to the close calendar, identifying drivers and flagging risks or opportunities across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Deliver recurring reporting packages (budget-to-actual, forecast-to-actual, KPI trends) with leadership-ready commentary that explains the story behind the numbers.
• Manage and develop a team of two FP&A Analysts while driving process improvement and automation across financial and reporting systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

SUMIFS

Sage Intacct

Domo

Job description

Our client is hiring for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in Alpharetta, GA. Our client, a fast-growing, innovative company, is looking to bring on a Manager to build a best-in-class financial planning and analysis function from the ground up.

About the Role

This is a true build-and-lead role — you'll own annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and close-cycle variance analysis while managing a team of two analysts. The ideal person has run a full budgeting and forecasting cycle before, is energized by designing new processes rather than just maintaining them, and enjoys staying hands-on with the analysis while coaching a small team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and want real ownership over how FP&A operates, this is a great next step.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end annual budgeting process — timeline, templates, and consolidation — partnering with department leaders to build accurate budgets, and rebuild the process to scale as the company grows.
• Lead quarterly forecast updates and a repeatable variance-analysis process tied to the close calendar, identifying drivers and flagging risks or opportunities across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Deliver recurring reporting packages (budget-to-actual, forecast-to-actual, KPI trends) along with leadership-ready commentary that explains the story behind the numbers.
• Manage and develop a team of two FP&A Analysts while driving process improvement and automation across financial and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, budgeting, or financial analysis experience with hands-on ownership of a budgeting/forecasting cycle; mixed accounting and FP&A background highly desired.
• Prior formal leadership experience required, with a track record of building — not just maintaining — budgeting, forecasting, or variance-reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and experience with ERP/BI tools such as Sage Intacct or Domo.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial modeling.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices.