FP & A Manager (42220)

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is a dynamic and growing organization that is transforming lives through a high-impact social enterprise model focused on our mission of Building Lives That Work. In the past six years, our revenues have more than doubled, from $65 million to $135 million, greatly expanding our ability to invest in improving people’s lives.  Serving multiple counties across Central Florida, the organization operates a diversified platform spanning retail operations, mission services, workforce development, and real estate investment, with increasing scale, complexity, and strategic reach.  We are looking for an FP&A Manager who will be key to supporting our continued success and growth.

As the FP&A Manager, you will own and advance the organization’s financial planning and analysis function. This role goes beyond traditional budgeting and reporting to define, develop, and deliver the analytical insights needed to support strategic decision-making across the organization. Operating initially as a highly autonomous individual contributor, this position partners directly with leadership to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and risks, and enhance financial visibility across retail operations, mission services, administration, and real estate investments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, a strong sense of ownership, and a collaborative approach, who can translate data into actionable insights while continuously improving processes, tools, and analytical frameworks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

FP&A Ownership & Function Development

• Own and continuously improve the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and management reporting, and the effective use of automation and AI-enabled analytical tools to enhance speed, scalability, and insight generation.
• Define and implement analytical frameworks that enhance financial visibility and support strategic priorities.
• Establish consistent planning assumptions, KPIs, and reporting standards across departments.
• Identify gaps in current analysis and proactively develop new insights to support decision-making.

Strategic & Operational Analysis

• Evaluate organizational performance across retail, mission programs, and real estate investments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for new initiatives, store expansions, and capital investments.
• Develop financial models to support strategic planning, pricing, labor productivity, and operational decision-making.
• Translate financial results into clear, concise recommendations for senior leadership, using visualization, automation, and AI-assisted tools where appropriate to improve clarity and responsiveness.

Business Partnership & Influence

• Serve as a strategic partner to department leaders, providing guidance on financial performance, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Lead financial discussions with operational leaders, ensuring alignment between financial plans and business strategies.
• Support leadership in making informed decisions through data-driven insights and scenario analysis.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Own the annual budget process and lead ongoing forecasting cycles.
• Monitor performance against plan, identify key drivers of variance, and provide actionable insights.
• Improve forecast accuracy through refined assumptions, data validation, and process enhancements, and the thoughtful application of predictive and AI-enabled analytical techniques.

Data, Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure integrity, consistency, and reliability of financial and operational data used in analysis, including validation of data sources and outputs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve efficiency through automation and system enhancements.
• Partner with IT and other functions to enhance data accessibility and usability.

Future Team & Function Development

• Contribute to the long-term development of FP&A, including the centralization of analysts across the organization.
• Help define roles, processes, and structures that support a scalable and effective FP&A function.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Prepare clear and concise written commentary to accompany financial results and analysis.
• Consult with department leaders on financial matters impacting operations.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for FP&A activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and scalability across the organization.
• Maintain knowledge of systems, data sources, and best practices in financial analysis and reporting.
• Stay current on emerging AI applications in finance and incorporate practical use cases to improve efficiency and decision support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability utilized while performing this job.

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial data to operational performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and identify high-impact opportunities for analysis.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience with business intelligence tools, data analysis, or market analysis preferred.
• Experience leveraging AI or automation tools in a finance or analytical environment preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading system implementations or conversions (e.g., ERP, budgeting/forecasting tools, or data platforms) preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum of 6–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles.
• Experience in retail, multi-site operations, or real estate financial analysis is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling required