FP&A Lead

Kforce has a client that is seeking an FP&A Lead in Tampa, FL. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Lead Financial Analyst to support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), strategic planning, forecasting, operational performance analysis, and business development initiatives. This role serves as a key business partner to Finance leadership and operational stakeholders, providing financial insights, forecasting support, strategic recommendations, and analytical leadership to drive business performance and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills, along with the ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and present findings to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze actual results versus forecast and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Develop financial models and reporting tools to support strategic business decisions
• Coordinate financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidation activities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial analyses for leadership
• Track KPIs, profitability, operational performance, and EBITDA trends
• Support business development initiatives, including financial modeling, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration activities
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis
• Analyze pricing, profitability, cost structures, and operational performance metrics
• Support working capital analysis, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable trends
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Lead special projects and mentor junior analysts as needed
• Present financial analysis, recommendations, and action plans to management and executive leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, operations finance, or related experience
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or integration activities
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of SAP BPC, Hyperion, Business Objects, or similar planning and reporting tools
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, operations, or related industries
• Previous leadership or team mentoring experience

Key Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Forecasting & Budgeting
• Strategic Planning
• Business Analysis
• KPI & Performance Reporting
• Profitability Analysis
• M&A Support
• Project Management
• Executive Presentation Skills
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration