Strategic FP&A Finance Manager - Budgeting & Growth Partner

Syntax Talent Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions in New York is seeking a Finance Manager to own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes while partnering with senior leadership on strategic decisions. You will lead planning, analysis, and reporting, design robust FP&A frameworks, build advanced financial models, and provide clear insight into performance to drive sustainable growth.

The role requires senior FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and the ability to challenge assumptions to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance management with budgeting/forecasting responsibility.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to explain complex data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP/FP&A systems and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational plans.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions to optimise liquidity.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports, variance analyses, and key metrics to senior management.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Enhance and standardise FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Use advanced Excel techniques to automate reporting, streamline analysis, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support strategic planning activities by providing financial input, scenario analysis, and long-range projections.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

FP&A

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA in progress

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Hyperion

Job description

Syntax Talent Solutions in New York is seeking a Finance Manager to own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes while partnering with senior leadership on strategic decisions. You will lead planning, analysis, and reporting, design robust FP&A frameworks, build advanced financial models, and provide clear insight into performance to drive sustainable growth.

The role requires senior FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and the ability to challenge assumptions to