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Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Birmingham, Alabama
$80,000 - $100,000
Our client is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to coordinate organization-wide planning, forecasting, and performance reporting activities. This full-time, in-office position serves as a key financial resource for leadership by transforming operational and financial data into meaningful business insights.
In this role, you will partner with executive leadership, operational management, and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, support future planning initiatives, and enhance reporting processes. The position contributes to decision-making related to profitability, resource allocation, workforce planning, cash flow management, and long-term business objectives.
What You'll Do:
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Compile recurring financial reports and performance dashboards for executive leadership, emphasizing key trends, metrics, and operating results.
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Assess financial outcomes through budget-to-actual reviews and forecast comparisons, identifying material drivers and business impacts.
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Develop revenue, expense, profitability, and cash projection models to support ongoing planning activities.
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Coordinate annual budget development and periodic forecast updates using workforce expectations and operating expense assumptions.
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Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives and resource planning through scenario-based financial modeling.
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Work closely with human resources to evaluate compensation costs, incentive projections, and future headcount requirements.
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Contribute to the creation of long-range financial plans tied to organizational objectives.
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Refine reporting tools, planning templates, and financial models to improve consistency, efficiency, and accuracy.
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Support process enhancements and system optimization initiatives within finance and reporting functions.
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Present findings and recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders in a clear, business-focused manner.
What We're Looking For:
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Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline.
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Professional credentials such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are advantageous; CPA candidates are especially attractive for this opportunity.
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3+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance functions.
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Experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity organizations is preferred.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including sophisticated modeling and analytical techniques.
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Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting applications such as Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms is beneficial.
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Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance measurement concepts.
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Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate practical recommendations.
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Effective presentation and communication skills suitable for interaction with executive and operational leadership.
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Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline compliance.
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