Senior Corporate FP&A Manager

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. seeks a Sr. Manager for Corporate FP&A to lead planning, forecasting, and reporting.

You will partner with global finance teams to influence decisions and drive performance improvements. The role involves preparing executive-level presentations and managing the annual operating plan. The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in FP&A, experience at a large public company, and strong skills in financial modeling, analysis, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business required; Master's preferred (CPA/MBA a plus).
• 8–10+ years FP&A experience at a large public company (revenue $4B+); senior manager level.
• Proficient in financial modeling, data analysis, and ERP/planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and C-level financial presentations.
• Update the monthly financial reporting package for senior management.
• Own internal financial reporting and data accuracy.
• Set the forecasting calendar and consolidate financials for budgeting cycles.
• Drive global finance teams to complete forecasting, reporting, budgeting deliverables.
• Create tools and templates to standardize inputs for consolidation.
• Design, build, test automated financial reports and models.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Master's degree preferred (CPA/MBA a plus)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

ERP planning platforms

Excel

Job description

Sr. Manager, Corporate FP&A Location: Onsite – Tempe, AZ Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role This position is ideal for a mid- to senior-level finance professional to join a Global Corporate FP&A team as a Sr. Manager, supporting the strategic plan, annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and quarterly close by partnering with global finance teams. You'll support global FP&A teams on budgeting, planning, analysis, and reporting to influence decision-making and improve performance. This role is vital to ensuring the organization's short- and long-term strategy supports overall business success.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and C-level financial presentations.
• Update the monthly financial reporting package for senior management as needed.
• Own internal financial reporting and data accuracy.
• Set the forecasting calendar and consolidate financials for budgeting/forecasting cycles.
• Ensure the calendar and process for the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts are clearly communicated and deadlines are met.
• Drive global finance teams to complete deliverables for forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and other corporate requirements.
• Prepare and book monthly journal entries for corporate items.
• Analyze corporate spending against forecast and budget and recommend savings opportunities.
• Own balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
• Create tools and templates to standardize inputs across the finance team for consolidation.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve and automate processes with minimal supervision.
• Support the global finance team with analysis and ad-hoc financial projects.
• Design, build, and test automated financial reports and models using various reporting tools.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the planning and reporting tools used by the organization, including ERP, consolidation, planning, and business intelligence software.
• Respond to end-user questions and requests regarding planning/reporting tools, and track issue resolution.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business required; Master's preferred (CPA/MBA a plus).
• Experience: 8–10+ years in FP&A, including relevant Senior Manager–level experience at a large public company (annual revenue $4B+).
• Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with a positive, can-do attitude; strong analytical ability; proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis; experience with major ERP/planning platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar); strong Excel skills; solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently under tight deadlines as well as collaboratively with others.