Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis

Privately held, mid-size company with a national footprint and a strong track record of stability and growth is seeking a Senior Manager/Director of FP&A (flex based on experience) to join the team! With a tenured leadership team, a culture built on accountability and long-term relationships, this is an organization that takes care of its people and invests in its future.The finance team is experienced and close-knit, with a genuine history of promoting from within. Candidates with a background in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, consumer goods, or a similarly operationally complex industry will be well-positioned for success in this role.MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FLORIDA – NO RELOCATIONAbout the RoleThe Senior Manager/Director of FP&A is the organization’s senior finance leader, responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, budgeting, financial modeling, and forecasting across the company and its divisions. Partnering closely with the Controller and reporting directly to the CFO while overseeing a team. This organization take great pride in their philanthropic efforts and offers a strong work/life balance. This is a high-visibility role with regular interaction with executive leadership and ownership. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator who can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insight, and who thrives leading a team in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.Analyze financial performance and deliver actionable insights to support decision-making.Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.Translate complex financial data into clear, business-focused insights for stakeholders.Direct month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to optimize financial health.Provide weekly reporting and analysis of cash flow position.Present financial results and insights to executive leadership and ownership.Review and approve bi-weekly payroll; maintain and monitor payroll budgets and forecasts.Design, implement, and enforce internal controls.Administer the company bonus program, including calculation and distribution of semi-annual payouts.Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, driving performance and professional growth.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Payroll, HR, Sales, and other departments to support business objectives.Lead special projects and perform additional duties as required.Experience & EducationMinimum 7–10 years of progressive FP&A experience, including expert financial models skills, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role REQUIREDBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field REQUIREDMBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is a plus.CPA in a plusSeeking industry experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, consumer goods, or similar Must have strong tenure and show history of promotions Required SkillsMUST have 5-10 years of hands-on experience building complex 3-statement financial models from scratch in excel.Advanced/Expert Microsoft Office Suite — including Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.Proven experience managing budgets and financial modeling in Excel.Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems.Advanced knowledge of financial budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and analysis.Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to assess financial risk.Strong leadership and team management capabilities.Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to manage executive-level conversations.Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex business challenges.High level of confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Experience with cost accounting methodologies and cost allocation models is a plus.Prior experience managing remote employees is a plus.