Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

CrossCountry Consulting ‚Ä¢ McLean, Virginia ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Wed, Jun 24, 2026

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.
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The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in corporate financial reporting, forecasting, and planning activities. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful analysis to senior finance leadership, while supporting executive and board-level reporting. Acting as a key contributor to forecasting cycles and financial governance, this individual ensures consistency, rigor, and transparency across enterprise reporting and planning processes.

What You'll Do:

Corporate Reporting & Governance

Lead preparation of monthly and quarterly corporate FP&A reporting packages, including management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of financial data across reporting outputs
Support executive leadership and Board-level reporting, including narrative development and presentation materials
Maintain strong financial governance, controls, and documentation across planning and reporting processes
Partner closely with Accounting to ensure alignment between management reporting and financial statements

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Support annual budget, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes at the corporate level
Consolidate inputs from business lines and ensure assumptions are well-supported and clearly articulated
Develop and maintain financial models to support enterprise-level forecasting and scenario analysis
Assist in identifying enterprise risks and opportunities through trend analysis and performance monitoring

Financial Analysis & Insights

Perform detailed variance analysis and root-cause assessments for revenue, margin, and expense performance
Provide clear, structured financial insights to senior finance leadership
Support ad hoc analysis related to strategic initiatives, cost management, and performance improvement efforts
Monitor key financial and operational metrics and highlight emerging trends

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

Support enhancements to FP&A tools, reporting systems, and data processes
Drive standardization and automation of reporting deliverables where possible
Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and data integrity initiatives

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Provide day-to-day guidance and review support for analysts and managers within FP&A
Contribute to development of best practices for modeling, reporting, and analysis
Collaborate effectively with Accounting, Strategy, and other Finance teams

AI Utilization & Development

Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.

What You'll Bring:

Required

6+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
Strong experience in corporate-level financial reporting and forecasting
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex datasets
Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly for executive reporting
Experience reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members
Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
Professional services environment preferred, including exposure to margin management, utilization, and project-based financial reporting

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Structured, disciplined approach to financial reporting and governance
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed finance organization
Comfort working with senior stakeholders in a supporting, analytical capacity
High standards for accuracy, quality, and timeliness

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
MBA, CPA, CFA, or comparable advanced financial credential

Benefits SummaryThe CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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