Senior FP&A Manager: Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Upbound Group Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager, FP&A to lead planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis across the company. This role partners with executives to drive performance and accountability, shaping liquidity planning and capital allocation.

The ideal candidate has advanced modeling skills, extensive FP&A experience, and strong Excel proficiency. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication with senior leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or other advanced certification preferred.
• 5-8+ years of FP&A or related analytical finance experience.
• Advanced modeling skills including integrated three-statement modeling.
• Expert-level Excel and experience with planning systems and BI tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and KPIs.
• Ability to translate analyses into actionable business recommendations.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven, ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning processes: annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly outlooks.
• Build and maintain integrated three-statement financial models to support forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Develop driver-based forecasts and perform scenario and risk analyses.
• Analyze results, identify drivers, and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Support long-range planning, business cases, investments, and capital allocation.
• Partner with operations, marketing, technology, product, and accounting to inform decisions.
• Prepare executive presentations, board materials, and financial analyses.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Scenario & risk analysis

Strategic thinking

Business partnership

Data-driven decision making

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

MBA / CPA / CFA preferred

Tools

Planning systems

Business intelligence tools

Large data set analysis

Job description

Upbound Group, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager, FP&A to lead planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis across the company. This role partners with executives to drive performance and accountability, shaping liquidity planning and capital allocation.

The ideal candidate has advanced modeling skills, extensive FP&A experience, and strong Excel proficiency. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication with senior leadership are essential.