Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Create a positive team member experience.
• May supervise Financial Analyst(s).

Client:

• Supports senior management, region leaders, and Practice Leaders with in-depth analyses.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to the Ryan Board of Directors and senior management teams.
• Meets with division presidents and practice leads to discuss monthly financials and assist with analysis that may affect financials

Value:

• Analyzes current and past trends of key performance indicators, highlighting issues and causes of unexpected variances.
• Manages governance of FP&A reporting, standards and tools to ensure integrity and consistency of work products.
• Manages changes to GL metadata and financial hierarchy to ensure alignment across department, reporting & systems.
• Designs and develops monthly and/or quarterly financial reports and prepares variance analysis against annual and quarterly budget and prior periods.
• Manages consolidation, report development, and modeling for annual budging and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Maintain and enhance the design of FP&A reporting and process by leveraged corporate performance management tool.  
• Analyzes complex financial information and reports (including all areas of revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures).
• Provides accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
• Prepares presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the company.
• Manages the continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan, and modeling tools.
• Use business intelligence tools and dashboard reports to develop insights and analysis.
• Proactively looks to improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand return on investment (ROI) in new acquisitions, practice areas, and international expansions.
• Develops financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Performs ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Other projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university, at least 5-7 years related experience.  

• Proven experience successfully leading a team
• Must be able to perform complex analysis
• Must be articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to think creatively
• Must be highly driven, and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to roll up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
• Experience in an international professional services environment preferred.  

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills, in Microsoft® Excel, PowerPoint, and AI technologies. Experience using accounting software is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May directly supervise employees on the FP&A team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws.

Compensation Pay Transparency:

• For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $115,000.00 - $158,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran