Manager, FP&A | Financial Planning & Analysis

AuditFriendly Careers • Atlanta, GA • Full Time • $112,800–$133,600 / year

Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Job Summary: This leadership-level role is responsible for managing internal audit processes, developing budgets and forecasts, overseeing financial modeling, and driving strategic financial planning initiatives. The position plays a critical role in guiding financial strategy and ensuring fiscal integrity across business units. Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Development:

Drive team development by soliciting and incorporating feedback, fostering collaboration, and mentoring team members for growth opportunities.
Delegate responsibilities effectively, set clear goals, and provide consistent coaching and performance management to improve outcomes.
Promote open communication and accountability across the team.

Operational & Strategic Management:

Translate business strategies into actionable goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Oversee work assignments, monitor progress, address performance issues, and develop contingency plans as needed.

Audit & Compliance:

Lead internal audit activities, review audit findings, and work with auditors to resolve material weaknesses.
Implement improvements in internal controls and proactively identify high-risk areas for assessment.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Manage the development of department and regional budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Oversee the evaluation of budget trends and ensure accurate forecasting.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

Supervise financial analysis including variance, statistical, and economic analyses (e.g., NPV, IRR, Discounted Cash Flow).
Guide the use of financial reports to evaluate performance, identify trends, and drive improvements.
Monitor use of data from internal systems to support analysis and reporting (e.g., volume reporting, day sales inventory, utilization reports).

Financial Modeling & Strategic Planning:

Oversee creation and refinement of financial models to assess scenarios and support planning.
Evaluate strategic initiatives and maximize their financial impact through modeling and analysis.

Cost Management:

Identify cost avoidance and recovery opportunities.
Oversee costing activities and initiatives to improve cost efficiency.

Performance Monitoring:

Use templates and tools to monitor operational and financial performance (e.g., cash flow, case reports).
Recommend and implement performance improvements based on analytical findings.

Business Partner Financial Evaluation:

Manage financial assessments of business partners (e.g., suppliers, acquisition targets).
Ensure risk implications are identified and mitigated through proper analysis using sources like Bloomberg, D&B, and annual reports.

Collaboration with Leadership:

Provide strategic financial guidance to regional/business unit leaders.
Ensure leadership is informed and advised on financial results, variance analysis, and performance improvement strategies.

Strategic Financial Planning:

Lead development of financial concepts for planning and control.
Monitor financial plans, acquisitions, and forecasts to support long-term strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 6 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or a directly related field.
At least 3 years in a leadership role, with or without direct reports.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills:

Experience in financial roles within the healthcare industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger, and income statements.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
Minimum 3 years in a role involving interaction with senior leadership (Director level and above).

Position Details:

Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Direct Reports: Yes
Work Hours: Flexible
Travel Required: No

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