FP&A Analyst/ Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

POSITION OVERVIEW

| Position | FP&A Analyst / Manager
| Function | Financial Planning & Analysis
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama
| Employment Type | Full-Time, Direct Hire
| Experience Required | 7+ Years FP&A Experience
| Reports To | CFO / VP of Finance
| Compensation | Competitive — Commensurate with Experience

THE OPPORTUNITY

Core Talent Services is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded company in Birmingham, Alabama for an experienced FP&A Analyst or Manager who is ready to serve as a key strategic financial partner to company leadership. This is a direct hire opportunity with an established organization that values financial rigor, analytical depth, and a genuine business-partnership approach to finance.

The title and scope of this role will flex based on the candidate’s experience level — a candidate with 7 to 10 years of focused FP&A experience will be considered at the Analyst level with a clear path to Manager, while a candidate with 10 or more years and demonstrated team leadership will be considered at the Manager level with broader organizational responsibility. What does not flex is the requirement for deep, hands-on FP&A expertise and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.

POSITION SUMMARY

The FP&A Analyst / Manager will own the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical functions that support the company’s strategic and operational decision-making. This role is the connective tissue between the accounting function and executive leadership — taking historical financial data and operational metrics and turning them into forward-looking analysis, variance explanations, and financial models that drive better business decisions.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role. The person in this seat will be in the room when strategic decisions are made, will present directly to the CFO and executive team, and will have meaningful influence over how the business thinks about its financial future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting process including coordination with department heads, consolidation of inputs, and presentation of the final budget to executive leadership

• Develop and maintain rolling financial forecasts — monthly, quarterly, and annual — that accurately reflect the company’s evolving business trajectory

• Build and maintain integrated financial models that connect the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

• Manage the long-range financial planning process, translating strategic initiatives into multi-year financial projections

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages for the CFO and executive leadership including variance analysis, trend commentary, and performance insights

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting tools that provide clear, actionable visibility into business performance

• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior period, and provide clear written commentary explaining key drivers

• Analyze revenue trends, cost structures, and margin dynamics to identify risks, opportunities, and levers for financial improvement

Strategic & Business Partnership

• Serve as a financial partner to operational and business unit leaders, providing analytical support for key business decisions, investments, and initiatives

• Support capital allocation decisions through financial modeling, ROI analysis, and business case development

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives including M&A evaluation, market expansion, pricing analysis, and operational efficiency projects

• Assist in the preparation of board presentations and investor materials requiring financial analysis and narrative

• Identify and implement improvements to the financial planning process, reporting infrastructure, and analytical tools

Team Leadership (Manager Level)

• Manage, mentor, and develop junior FP&A team members, building a high-performing analytical function within the finance organization

• Own the FP&A function’s deliverable calendar, ensuring all reporting and planning outputs are delivered on time and to quality standards

• Partner with accounting, treasury, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and data integrity across all financial reporting

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field — required

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical finance role — required

• Demonstrated experience building complex, multi-driver financial models from scratch in Excel — this is a non-negotiable core competency

• Deep understanding of financial statement dynamics — how changes in the income statement flow through the balance sheet and cash flow statement

• Proven ability to communicate financial analysis and strategic insights clearly to non-finance executive audiences

• Advanced Excel proficiency — including dynamic financial models, scenario analysis, sensitivity tables, and complex formula construction

• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes at the divisional or enterprise level

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across large datasets and complex multi-scenario models

• Self-directed work ethic — ability to manage multiple analytical projects simultaneously under tight deadlines with limited oversight

• CPA, CFA, or MBA — preferred but not required for exceptionally experienced candidates

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited institution

• CPA or CFA designation — reflects commitment to financial rigor and professional development

• Experience with financial planning and reporting software such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Planful, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar FP&A platforms

• Experience with ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite for financial data extraction and reporting

• Background in investment banking, corporate development, or private equity — particularly valuable for candidates targeting the Manager level