Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

This role focuses on driving financial strategy through comprehensive modeling and analysis. You will develop and maintain complex financial models to support P&L forecasting and budgeting, directly informing key strategic initiatives. The position requires deep collaboration with cross-functional teams to monitor cost levers and special projects within SPX Express. You will also lead competitor analysis and benchmarking to extract actionable insights that shape business strategy. Additionally, you will prepare detailed reports for senior management on budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives.

You will be responsible for performing variance analysis against forecasts and budgets to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations. The role involves building strong relationships with stakeholders to navigate competing priorities and align teams around shared objectives. You will identify opportunities for process improvements within the FP&A function and implement best practices to enhance efficiency. This is a high-impact role requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while communicating complex financial data clearly to leadership.

• Develop, maintain, and implement changes to financial models to support P&L forecasting, budgeting, and strategic initiatives
• Perform variance analysis on actual performance against forecasts and budgets to identify trends and provide actionable insights
• Align with OpEx and key stakeholders to monitor initiatives and special projects relating to cost levers within SPX Express
• Prepare reports and present P&L budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives to senior management
• Perform competitor analysis and benchmarking to model and track competitor cost structures
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the FP&A function and implement best practices

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, or related roles in highly dynamic environments
• Strong quantitative background with analytical and problem-solving skills and flexible thinking for what-if scenarios
• Proficient in complex financial modeling using Excel or Google Sheets
• Experience in data analysis with SQL, Google Data Studio, and visualization programming languages such as Python and R
• Strong communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and align cross-functional teams