Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager - Contract
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid Role)
Company Overview: Our client is a $400 million private-equity owned civil engineering firm that provides exceptional services in infrastructure development, with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. They are seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This role will be pivotal in supporting the VP of Finance by providing critical financial insights, analysis, and forecasting to guide the company's continued growth.
Role Overview: The FP&A Manager will play a key role in building and maintaining detailed financial models, assisting with budget creation, and conducting financial analysis to provide actionable insights for senior leadership. This is a hybrid contract position, offering flexibility with a pay rate of up to $75 per hour based on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, Excel proficiency, and experience supporting senior finance leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Modeling: Build and maintain complex financial models in Excel for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the VP of Finance in creating and managing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company objectives.
- Variance Analysis: Perform in-depth variance analysis, identifying trends and offering insights into financial performance against budget and forecast.
- Reporting & Presentations: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports for leadership, including detailed commentary on key performance indicators (KPIs) and business performance.
- Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze financial data, identify key financial trends, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting and budgeting processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Support Leadership: Provide financial support to the VP of Finance, assisting with financial decision-making and strategic planning as needed.
- Ad-hoc Projects: Take on special projects as required, supporting financial strategy and growth initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, with a focus on financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, financial modeling, pivot tables, etc.).
Compensation:
- Hourly Rate: Up to $75 per hour, depending on experience.