Strategic FP&A Manager - Corporate Planning & Insights

CEC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC in Irving, TX is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting and provide strategic insights from financial and operational data analysis. The role partners with senior leadership and business-unit leaders to drive decisions and financial discipline across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in finance, FP&A leadership, and strong modeling and ERP skills, with MBA/CPA/CFA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in FP&A or corporate finance leadership roles.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or related industries preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supports & drives the company-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support short- and long-term planning, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting, analyzing variances and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with business unit leaders to deliver actionable insights, improve decision-making, and ensure accountability to financial targets.
• Prepare financial presentations, reports, and analysis for senior leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting tools, models, and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor financial and operational health.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in reporting.
• Support M&A analysis, investment evaluations, and other strategic projects as needed.
• Stay current on industry benchmarks, financial trends, and best practices to ensure FP&A capabilities remain competitive and aligned with company growth.
• Performs other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

MBA or CPA/CFA designation preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Job description

CEC in Irving, TX is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting and provide strategic insights from financial and operational data analysis. The role partners with senior leadership and business-unit leaders to drive decisions and financial discipline across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in finance, FP&A leadership, and strong modeling and ERP skills, with MBA/CPA/CFA preferred.