Corporate FP&A Specialist / Manager

Principal Specialist Finance Accounting Principal Specialist Finance Accounting0 Job Description: Corporate FP&A Specialist / Manager Position Title: Specialist / Manager – Corporate FP&A Department: Finance & Strategy Reports To: Director / Head of FP&A Location: [Insert Location] Employment Type: Full-time Position Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Corporate FP&A Specialist/Manager to drive financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis. In this role, you will act as a key financial partner to senior leadership, turning complex data into actionable insights. Your primary responsibilities will span monthly MIS preparation, rolling short-term outlooks, annual budgeting cycles, and deep-dive variance analysis to guide executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities Annual Budgeting & Strategic Planning: Lead and coordinate the annual capital and operational budgeting processes across business units. Build, maintain, and scale robust financial models to project long-term financial performance. Monthly Outlook & Rolling Forecasts: Own the monthly rolling forecast and outlook process, collaborating with department heads to capture real-time business changes. Predict cash flow impacts and profitability trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities. MIS Preparation & Reporting: Design, prepare, and distribute comprehensive monthly Management Information Systems (MIS) packets for senior leadership. Automate and streamline financial reporting dashboards to improve accuracy and reduce cycle times. Variance Analysis: Perform rigorous variance analysis comparing actual financial results against budget, forecast, and prior year targets ( Actual vs. Plan ). Investigate and explain the root causes of financial deviations, providing strategic recommendations to course-correct. Corporate FP&A & Executive Support: Prepare high-quality presentations, financial narratives, and board decks for the CFO, CEO. Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and benchmarking studies to support strategic corporate initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications Category Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CA or CFA designation is highly preferred. Experience 3–6 years of progressive experience in Corporate FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance. Technical Skills Advanced Excel proficiency (macros, complex formulas, financial modeling). Experience with ERPs (SAP, Oracle). Data & BI Tools Strong familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau is a significant plus. Experience Level Senior Level