Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

If you are interested in below direct client position, please send your resume.

Position: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Location: Columbus, IN, 47201
Duration: long-term
Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for our Client.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Drive Strategic Financial Planning – By leading the development of accurate forecasts and budgets, you’ll enable informed decision-making that supports the organization’s long-term goals.

• Enhance Financial Transparency – Your analysis and interpretation of financial data will provide leadership with clear insights into performance, risks, and opportunities.

• Influence Business Outcomes – Through proactive partnership with management, you’ll help identify areas for cost optimization and revenue growth, directly impacting profitability.

• Lead High-Value Projects – Designing and managing strategic financial analysis initiatives will support critical business transformations and competitive positioning.

• Optimize Financial Systems – Ensuring effective utilization of financial tools will improve accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of reporting across the organization.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following: 

• Strong Business Partnering Skills – Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, understand business priorities, and influence decisions by providing actionable financial insights.

• Effective Communication – Deliver clear, tailored messages across multiple formats to ensure alignment and understanding among diverse audiences.

• Leadership and Team Management – Direct, delegate, and remove obstacles for your team while coaching and mentoring analysts to develop their skills and drive performance.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability – Navigate complexity and ambiguity by interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and providing solutions that mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.

Experience:
Significant experience required, including supervisory experience.