Strategic FP&A Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Strategic Finance and FP&A Manager to join a reputable growing organization.Reporting directly to the CFO, this roles primary focus is to drive business performance by translating financial data into actionable insights that inform decisions across the organization. The person will partner closely with operational leaders to improve decision-making inareas such as pricing, operations, and strategic investments.Key Responsibilities:Business Performance & Insights:• Partner with sales and operational leadership to analyze performance across facilities, deliverynetworks, customer programs and strategic investments.• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers of variances andactionable opportunities.• Translate financial data into clear insights that drive accountability and decision-making.Strategic & Operational Support:• Support pricing analysis, contract evaluations, and customer profitability analysis.• Build business cases and investment analyses (NPV, IRR, ROI, payback period) to support majordecisions related to new market opportunities, vertical expansions, technology investments, capitalallocation, acquisitions and operational initiatives.• Develop scenario analyses to support strategic decisions and operational planning.Financial Planning & Forecasting:• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.• Build and maintain financial models supporting revenue, operating expenses, and capital planning.• Partner with operational leaders to understand business drivers and ensure financial plans reflectreal operational drivers.Financial Reporting:• Prepare monthly financial performance packages for the board and executive leadership.• Develop and maintain reporting metrics that improve visibility into business performance.• Support the accounting team’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensureaccurate and timely reporting, strong internal controls and GAAP compliance.Process & Systems Improvement:• Enhance financial reporting infrastructure and planning processes with a focus on automation,standardization and AI-based solutions.• Improve data integration between operational systems and financial reporting tools.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, or related finance roles.• CPA and public accounting experience preferred.• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, or similar).• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights for business leaders.• Strong communication and collaboration skills.