FPA Manager

We are looking for an experienced FP& A specialist with strong attention to detail to support strategic financial planning and business performance initiatives for a Long-term Contract position based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. In this role, you will partner with leadership to shape budgets, refine forecasts, and deliver financial insights that inform important business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical finance skills, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for executives.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the development of annual budgets, long-range plans, and recurring forecasts for the division to support financial and operational goals.
• Evaluate business results by reviewing actual performance against projections and identifying the factors behind key variances.
• Create and maintain detailed financial models covering income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and multiple planning scenarios.
• Produce reporting materials for senior leadership, including presentation decks, dashboard summaries, and narrative analysis of financial performance.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather assumptions, validate financial inputs, and improve the accuracy of planning activities.
• Provide forward-looking analysis and scenario planning to help leaders assess risks, opportunities, and potential business outcomes.• 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, annual budgeting, financial modeling, and financial analysis.
• Strong ability to interpret financial results and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to executive audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet-based modeling and reporting tools, with strong overall technical aptitude.
• Experience building forecasts and long-range planning models in a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a contract-based role.