Sr. Manager of FP&A

Position Overview

Title: FP&A Manager
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid possible after initial months)
Reports to: Hiring Manager (likely CFO or Head of Finance)
Team: Oversees one FP&A Analyst (mid-20s, current employee)

Role Focus & Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function to support business decision-making.

• Act as the bridge between finance and operations, focusing on strategic insights, not just reporting.

• Manage financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and board reporting.

• Work directly with executive leadership, including board-facing responsibilities.

• Support M&A activities: quality of earnings, due diligence, integration, and post-merger analysis.

• Drive data-driven financial storytelling using analytics platforms.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to the current FP&A analyst.

• Eventually step into a Director / VP of Finance path as the company grows.

Technical Requirements

• Finance data analytics proficiency — strong understanding of financial data and business performance metrics.

• Familiarity with relational databases (must understand how to query datasets).

• Preferred tools:

  • Snowflake (primary data environment)

  • Power BI, Alteryx, or Domo

  • Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies (company uses Sigma framework)

• SQL knowledge helpful but not mandatory.

• Strong command of financial systems and comfort in PE-backed, high-growth environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–7 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or sales finance.

• Private equity–backed company experience preferred.

• Ambitious and analytical, with a desire to grow into a CFO role.

• Excellent communicator — must be able to extract insights from multiple departments.

• Athletic / competitive background (collegiate athletes encouraged) — valued for discipline and drive.

• Cultural fit: capable, assertive, and able to thrive in a high-intensity, non-corporate environment.

• Work ethic: 50–60 hours/week typical; must handle fast pace and pressure from board-level expectations.

Compensation

• Base Salary: Flexible depending on candidate quality — estimated $100K–$130K range based on context.

• Bonus: Up to 20% discretionary, depending on performance.

• Promotion Path: Clear trajectory to Director / VP of Finance or CFO in 2–4 years.