Sr. Manager, FP&A

The Chamberlain Group LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 129,700 - 209,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

The Chamberlain Group LLC is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead financial planning and budgeting for SG&A expenses. This role involves collaboration with functional leaders and developing comprehensive budget strategies.

Responsibilities include managing annual budgets, analyzing financial performance, and presenting analyses to executives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial analysis and team management, along with proficiency in relevant financial software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in a corporate FP&A environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own SG&A annual budget and multi-year planning cycles.
• Design timelines and processes for monthly SG&A forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models linking SG&A to key business drivers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Position Overview

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and a Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homes and businesses worldwide. This role leads the planning, budgeting, and forecasting for SG&A expenses across the organization, partnering with functional leaders and finance teams to develop annual budgets, multi-year plans, and rolling forecasts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own SG&A annual budget and multi-year planning cycles; align functional plans across HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and R&D.
• Design and govern timelines, templates, and processes for monthly SG&A forecasts across entities and geographies.
• Translate enterprise strategy into driver-based SG&A expense plans that support revenue growth, technology scaling, and acquisition integration.
• Develop and maintain models linking SG&A to headcount, revenue, volume, and digital adoption; validate assumptions and variance drivers.
• Consolidate global SG&A results; ensure integrity of cost center structures and reporting with systems teams.
• Partner with cost center owners to review spend, identify efficiencies and recommend actions.
• Benchmark SG&A performance (e.g., % of sales, cost per employee) and establish targets and guardrails.
• Classify fixed vs. variable costs and optimize cost structure through cross-functional initiatives and transformation projects.
• Prepare and present executive-ready analyses and narratives, supporting Board of Directors materials with insights and recommendations.
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and process excellence; foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to optimize SG&A cost structure and support transformation projects, collaborating with systems teams.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety guidelines and protect confidential information.
• Support team development, performance management, and a workplace culture aligned with CG mission, vision, and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in a corporate FP&A environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and finance software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $129,700.00 - $209,200.00; base pay may vary by location, education, training, and experience. In addition to base pay, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) contribution, and a short-term incentive plan are offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chamberlain Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, disability, or veteran status.