This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis based in the United States.
The Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis will serve as a strategic finance partner to executive leaders and business owners across key operational areas.
This role will lead operating expense budget management, helping ensure financial resources are aligned with business priorities and long-term objectives.
You will provide clear financial insights, challenge spending assumptions, and guide leaders through complex resource allocation and investment decisions.
The position combines financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and executive-level business partnership.
You will also establish strong budget accountability and drive disciplined governance through regular performance reviews and actionable recommendations.
In addition, the role provides an opportunity to coach and develop finance professionals while improving the tools and processes that support effective planning and analysis.
This is a fully remote opportunity with occasional planned travel to an office in Southfield, Michigan, and the option to work onsite if requested by the team member
Accountabilities:- Lead the operating expense budget management process, including budget development, monthly monitoring, spend governance, variance analysis, and alignment with business priorities.
- Partner with executive leaders and business owners to evaluate spending trends, identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommend actions that strengthen budget discipline and resource allocation.
- Provide clear financial insights, budget performance reporting, and executive-level recommendations to support expense management, operational efficiency, strategic decisions, and profitability objectives.
- Challenge spending assumptions, business cases, and investment requests to assess strategic alignment, expected returns, affordability, and budget implications.
- Establish budget accountability with department leaders through regular financial reviews, clear variance explanations, and agreed-upon action plans.
- Connect financial analysis and budget performance with broader business strategy and operational priorities to support informed resource allocation decisions.
- Lead the management, maintenance, and evolution of tools and processes supporting disciplined budget governance and financial planning and analysis.
- Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports who provide financial planning and analysis support to other operational areas.
- Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for executive leaders, business owners, and non-financial stakeholders.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, processes, and legal guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited higher education institution.
- Minimum 8 years of equivalent financial analysis or accounting experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate budgeting role.
- Solid understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles.
- Strong proficiency with Power BI, Power Query, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, budgeting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and advise senior leaders while maintaining credibility and financial discipline.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.
- Ability to develop practical business recommendations based on financial analysis and operating data.
- Highly organized and self-driven, with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing demands, and remain focused in challenging situations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial reporting and analysis.
- Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
- Experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of financial application platforms such as Oracle Financials or Planful is preferred.
- CPA or MBA is preferred.
- Ability to work remotely and travel occasionally to the Southfield, Michigan office as required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Benefits
- Base salary of $175,000–$192,000 USD.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
- Option to work onsite in Southfield, Michigan if requested by the team member.
- Occasional planned travel to the Southfield office.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, totaling 27.5 days during the first full year of employment.
- Company-provided technology equipment.
- Ongoing business training and career development opportunities.
- Extensive opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement.
- Collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking work environment.
- Additional nonstandard benefits designed to support employees and their families.
- Quarterly profit-sharing and annual merit bonus opportunities may also be available.
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