Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

A well-known services company in New Jersey is seeking a new Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join their staff in a Remote capacity.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm
• Setting: Remote (Must work EST)

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes for assigned functions, categories, or business units
• Prepare and analyze P&Ls, cost center reporting, financial statements, and performance dashboards
• Perform variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance and communicating insights to leadership
• Build and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making
• Support capital expenditure reviews, investment cases, productivity initiatives, and business cases across the enterprise
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business drivers, validate assumptions, and improve forecast accuracy
• Develop reporting tools, templates, and automation enhancements to streamline FP&A processes
• Support monthly close activities in partnership with Accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data
• Prepare materials for senior management meetings, including monthly business reviews, quarterly reviews, and leadership presentations
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems, models, and reporting structures

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance, or related Analytical roles
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems
• Strong analytical, modeling, and financial reporting skills
• Strong financial analysis and modeling capability
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Business acumen across commercial, supply chain, and operational levers
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous-improvement mindset

Desired Skills:

• MBA or CPA certification
• Experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase, Business Objects, or similar ERP/BI systems
• Familiarity with supply chain, commercial, or category financial performance drivers
• Experience within CPG or a Manufacturing environment.