Strategic FP&A Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Strategic Finance and FP&A Manager to join a growing organization. Reporting to the CFO, the role focuses on translating financial data into actionable insights to inform decisions across the company.

You will partner with operational leaders to improve decision-making in pricing, operations, and strategic investments. The position requires 7+ years in accounting/FP&A, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or related finance roles.
• CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and operations leadership to analyze performance across facilities, delivery networks, programs and strategic investments.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers of variances and opportunities.
• Translate financial data into clear insights to drive accountability and decision-making.
• Support pricing analysis, contract evaluations, and customer profitability analysis.
• Build business cases and investment analyses (NPV, IRR, ROI, payback) for major decisions.
• Develop scenario analyses to support strategic decisions and planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Build and maintain financial models for revenue, expenses, and capital planning.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical ability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Strategic Finance and FP&A Manager to join a reputable growing organization.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this roles primary focus is to drive business performance by translating financial data into actionable insights that inform decisions across the organization. The person will partner closely with operational leaders to improve decision-making in

areas such as pricing, operations, and strategic investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and operational leadership to analyze performance across facilities, delivery networks, customer programs and strategic investments.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers of variances and actionable opportunities.
• Translate financial data into clear insights that drive accountability and decision-making.
• Support pricing analysis, contract evaluations, and customer profitability analysis.
• Build business cases and investment analyses (NPV, IRR, ROI, payback period) to support major decisions related to new market opportunities, vertical expansions, technology investments, capital allocation, acquisitions and operational initiatives.
• Develop scenario analyses to support strategic decisions and operational planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Build and maintain financial models supporting revenue, operating expenses, and capital planning.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand business drivers and ensure financial plans reflect real operational drivers.
• Prepare monthly financial performance packages for the board and executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics that improve visibility into business performance.
• Support the accounting team’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting, strong internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Enhance financial reporting infrastructure and planning processes with a focus on automation, standardization and AI-based solutions.
• Improve data integration between operational systems and financial reporting tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

7+ years of experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, or related finance roles.

CPA and public accounting experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.

Experience with ERP/accounting systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, or similar).

Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights for business leaders.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.