Manager of FP&A

Applied Resource Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management firm in Atlanta is seeking a strategic Manager of FP&A to lead financial planning and performance management. This leadership role requires advanced expertise in Power BI and SQL, overseeing a high-performing team while ensuring process improvements in forecasting and reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of FP&A experience and a strong background in finance. Exciting challenges and opportunities for growth await in this high-visibility position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.
• Prior experience managing and developing finance professionals.
• Advanced Power BI expertise (dashboard development, DAX, data modeling).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Drive process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Own full P&L oversight, including variance analysis.

Skills

Financial acumen

Power BI

SQL

Excel modeling

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Manager of FP&A to lead financial planning and performance management for a high-growth, complex business environment. This role oversees a team of analysts and serves as a key business partner to executive leadership, translating data into actionable insight.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with advanced technical capability in Power BI and SQL, enabling scalable reporting, automation, and real‑time visibility into business performance.

This is a highly visible leadership role with broad exposure across operations, accounting, and executive management.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team
• Establish clear performance standards and elevate analytical rigor across the function
• Drive process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Own full P&L oversight, including variance analysis and executive‑level insights
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range strategic planning
• Develop scenario modeling to support capital allocation and growth initiatives
• Partner cross‑functionally to evaluate performance drivers and influence outcomes
• Architect and maintain dynamic financial dashboards using Power BI
• Leverage SQL to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets across systems
• Automate reporting processes to reduce manual work and increase real‑time visibility
• Oversee KPI development, tracking, and performance management frameworks
• Deliver clear, compelling executive presentations and board‑ready reporting packages

Strategic Support

• Conduct deep‑dive and ad hoc analysis to support pricing, investment, and operational decisions
• Identify risks and opportunities through advanced analytics and trend analysis
• Support M&A analysis, integration planning, or capital strategy as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience
• Prior experience managing and developing finance professionals
• Advanced Power BI expertise (dashboard development, DAX, data modeling)
• Strong SQL skills with ability to query and manipulate complex datasets
• Expert Excel modeling and financial forecasting capabilities
• Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Background in private equity‑backed companies, investment banking, or top‑tier consulting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated career progression and strong tenure history