Strategic FP&A Manager: Budgets, Forecasts & Insights

Henderson Harbor Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Harbor Group is seeking a Manager of FP&A in Newark, NJ to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will partner with accounting, operations, and senior leaders to deliver insights, forecasts, and plans that support strategic decisions.

The role focuses on building robust models, long‑range plans, and reporting packages while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and cash flow across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or related discipline.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning/reporting systems.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting and presentations.
• Partner with business leaders to develop financial plans and evaluate business performance.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Develop KPI reporting and dashboards to monitor business performance.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analyses.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure consistency between financial reporting and FP&A analysis.
• Assist senior management with strategic planning, investment analysis, and other special projects.
• Continue to improve FP&A processes, reporting capabilities, and financial systems.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Financial planning/reporting systems

Job description

Henderson Harbor Group is seeking a Manager of FP&A in Newark, NJ to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will partner with accounting, operations, and senior leaders to deliver insights, forecasts, and plans that support strategic decisions.

The role focuses on building robust models, long‑range plans, and reporting packages while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and cash flow across the organization.