FP&A Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to lead M&A integration tracking and synergy realization efforts across the organization. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional business leaders to drive financial visibility, accountability, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong FP&A experience, exceptional business partnership skills, and the ability to build scalable reporting and tracking processes from the ground up. A key component of this role will be designing and implementing the company's merger & integration (M&I) tracking framework, including synergy target development, realization tracking, and executive-level reporting.

This is a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior leadership and significant influence on strategic decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

M&A Integration & Synergy Tracking

• Build and manage the company's M&A integration and synergy tracking processes from inception.
• Partner with business leaders and integration teams to establish synergy targets, milestones, and measurement methodologies.
• Monitor synergy realization against targets and identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop standardized reporting frameworks for integration progress, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
• Prepare executive-level updates and presentations on integration performance and synergy achievement.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accountability and alignment on integration initiatives.

Operating Expense Management & FP&A

• Manage and oversee operating expense forecasting, budgeting, and monthly variance analysis across functional departments.
• Track and analyze OpEx performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Partner with department leaders to improve expense visibility, accountability, and financial discipline.
• Maintain and enhance operating expense reporting within the company P&L structure.
• Develop executive-ready financial reporting packages and dashboards highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support monthly close and financial review processes in partnership with Accounting and Finance leadership.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Support strategic planning initiatives and long-range financial modeling.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities within financial reporting and tracking.
• Assist with board materials, investor-related analyses, and ad hoc strategic projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related finance roles.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and operating expense analysis.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build processes and reporting structures from scratch.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required.

Why This Role Matters

This position will play a critical role in driving financial transparency, operational accountability, and successful integration outcomes across the organization. The Finance Manager will help establish the foundation for long-term synergy tracking and strategic financial management while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership