Senior Manager, Corporate FP&A

Senior Manager, Corporate FP&A

Location: Fairfield County, CT

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 Days per Week

Compensation: Up to $140,000 Base Salary + 12% Annual Bonus

Position Overview

Elite Placement Group is partnering with a well-established global organization seeking a highly analytical and motivated Senior Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join its corporate finance team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to accelerate their career within a dynamic, global environment.

The position offers broad exposure to multiple business units, direct interaction with senior finance leadership, and a structured path toward future leadership opportunities, including Controller and Assistant Controller positions.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical capabilities, strong financial modeling skills, and a desire to develop into a future finance leader.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support global financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities across multiple business units.
• Develop detailed financial models and perform complex data analysis to support business decisions.
• Conduct variance analysis across revenue, operating expenses, profitability, and key performance indicators.
• Identify business trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and long-term financial projections.

Business Partnership & Reporting

• Partner with finance and operational leaders across various business units to provide financial insights and analytical support.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Translate large volumes of financial and operational data into meaningful business recommendations.
• Support corporate reporting initiatives and ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial information.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and special projects.

Leadership Development & Process Improvement

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives designed to broaden financial and operational expertise.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools.
• Gain exposure to different business units and financial disciplines as part of a long-term leadership development path.
• Build the technical, strategic, and business partnership skills necessary for advancement into senior finance leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline required.
• Strong professional experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, data manipulation, and analytical reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to take on increasing responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, accept feedback, and thrive in a high-performance environment.
• Willingness to consider geographic relocation for future career advancement opportunities.
• Experience within a large, global, or complex corporate environment preferred.

Career Growth & Development

This opportunity is particularly attractive for finance professionals seeking more than a traditional FP&A position.

The organization places a strong emphasis on developing future finance leaders through exposure to multiple business units, mentorship from experienced executives, and opportunities for internal advancement.

High-performing individuals may have the opportunity to progress into Controller, Assistant Controller, or other senior finance roles within approximately three years. Advancement will depend on individual performance and business needs.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary up to $140,000.
• Target annual bonus of 12%.
• Significant professional development and internal career advancement opportunities.
• Broad exposure to global financial operations and senior leadership.