Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Summary:
The Manager, FP&A will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes at Footprint. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A, this role will focus on forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and partnering with key stakeholders to drive business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Forecasting & Reporting

• Support the development of long-term and short-term financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Create and manage financial models and scenario analyses to inform decision-making.
• Analyze financial and non-financial data to identify business issues and opportunities.
• Synthesize financial data into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through thorough validation and assessments.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making processes.
• Assist in preparing the monthly financial reporting package for review with senior management.

2. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Collaborate on the preparation of operational budgets aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Analyze variances in business performance and provide recommendations to address gaps.
• Contribute to improving financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

3. Business Partnering

• Build and maintain strong relationships with finance and business stakeholders.
• Serve as a financial partner by providing insights and recommendations for key business decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain dashboards and reports that enhance performance tracking.

4. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance existing financial processes.
• Implement solutions to drive operational efficiency and improve financial analysis tools and workflows.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI.
• Tableau experience preferred.
• Strong skills in data analytics, problem-solving, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to convert complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated willingness to experiment, learn, and take calculated risks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, prescription, dental, and vision care plans.

• Insurance Protection: Basic term life, accidentals, and voluntary life insurance coverage.
• Financial Security: Short and long-term disability plans, along with a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Time Off Support: Flexible time off program, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave benefits

NOTE: This position is not eligible for a relocation benefit.