Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

This role is a strategic FP&A Manager position supporting the organization’s Operational Finance function, including the Stone Security business unit. The position leads annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles while delivering executive-level financial insight across multiple business units.

The FP&A Manager serves as a key business partner to executive and Operations leadership, combining financial modeling expertise with strong communication skills and a drive for process improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Help lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Review monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, presenting key drivers and actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Oversee development of financial models supporting P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow analysis.
• Direct ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and executive decision-making.
• Manage preparation and quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.

Business Partnership

• Partner with Operations leaders across business units, providing financial guidance and strategic recommendations.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations directly to executives concisely and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

Operational Finance

• Oversee operational finance activities across business units.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead management reporting and executive presentations.

Process Improvement

• Drive initiatives to streamline finance processes through automation and scalable reporting solutions.
• Lead and champion process improvement and simplification initiatives across the Finance organization.
• Continuously elevate reporting accuracy, efficiency, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Establish and promote best practices in financial analysis and reporting.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the Finance organization’s goals.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another analytical/STEM discipline.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis.
• Experience supporting operational business units and executive leadership.
• Experience within multi-location, distribution, technology, or security and communications services businesses is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation capabilities.
• Financial modeling (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Variance analysis.
• KPI development and reporting.
• Business Intelligence platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred.
• SQL and/or Python experience preferred.
• Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting systems.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Executive-level presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Collaborative leader able to work independently and empower others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business Intelligence platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• SQL and/or Python
• Experience within multi-location, distribution, technology, or security and communications services businesses
• MBA or advanced degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation (salary range undisclosed).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Covers all fees associated with most professional certifications

Location

• Work From Home – Home, TX

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law.