Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for the company’s budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, management reporting, cash flow forecasting, lender reporting, and Board reporting processes. This role provides timely financial analysis and insights to support operational and financial decision-making across the organization.
Working closely with the CFO, Controller, and business leaders, the Senior Manager, FP&A develops and maintains financial models, prepares forecasts, analyzes financial performance, and supports annual and long-range business planning. This is a hands-on role with direct responsibility for the accuracy, consistency, and ongoing improvement of financial models, forecasts, reporting, and cash flow analysis.
The position focuses on financial planning and analysis, business performance reporting, cash flow management, and financial modeling while partnering closely with the Controller and accounting team on financial reporting, month-end close activities, and the integrity of financial information.
Role/Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities.
- Own and maintain the company’s integrated financial model, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
- Develop rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and sensitivity models to support planning and decision-making.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages.
- Analyze actual results compared with budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key business drivers and explaining material variances.
- Maintain long-range financial planning models and related assumptions.
- Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, customer and product profitability, and working capital performance.
- Support pricing analysis, capital expenditure evaluations, and business case development.
- Prepare lender reporting, debt covenant calculations, and financial materials for Board presentations.
Business Partnership & Performance Reporting
- Partner with department leaders throughout the budgeting and forecasting processes and provide ongoing support for financial performance management.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and business decisions.
- Develop, maintain, and improve KPI dashboards and management reporting tools.
- Translate financial results into clear, actionable information for business leaders.
- Provide ad hoc financial modeling, analysis, and reporting as requested by management.
Cash Flow & Treasury Support
- Own the preparation and ongoing maintenance of the company’s 13-week cash flow forecast.
- Monitor liquidity, cash performance, and key working capital metrics.
- Analyze cash flow trends and identify opportunities to improve cash generation and working capital performance.
- Support working capital initiatives across accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable.
- Monitor debt covenant compliance and prepare supporting calculations and reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product Development, and other functional teams to support financial planning and reporting.
- Provide financial analysis to support operational decisions and business initiatives.
- Help business leaders understand financial results, key performance indicators, and the financial impact of operating decisions.
- Support cross-functional projects through financial modeling, reporting, and analysis.
- Help maintain alignment between financial plans, forecasts, and operating objectives.
Process, Systems & Business Intelligence
- Identify and support process improvements within FP&A and management reporting.
- Develop reporting automation and dashboard enhancements to increase efficiency and visibility.
- Partner with IT, Accounting, and business teams to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and financial information availability.
- Maintain FP&A reporting tools, dashboards, financial models, and management reporting processes.
- Promote consistent definitions and reporting methodologies for financial and operational KPIs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to work with complex financial and operational data.
- Ability to identify the underlying drivers of financial performance and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate and reliable financial reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and recurring reporting cycles in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-finance leaders.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of recurring FP&A processes and deliverables.
- Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative working style with the ability to build effective relationships across Finance and operating functions.
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Experience preparing or supporting lender reporting, debt covenant compliance, and Board-level financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial planning or forecasting tools.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Domo, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools preferred.
- Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-intensive business environment preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related financial roles.
- CPA, MBA, CFA, or another advanced financial credential is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- Parental leave
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Pet insurance
· We invite all candidates to apply!
· Outward Hound is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and we strive to create an inclusive and equitable environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.