Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Security Risk Advisors • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

SRA is looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for our rapidly growing 350-person cybersecurity consulting firm. As the bridge between finance and operations, you will develop and manage comprehensive budgets, drive advanced financial forecasting, and provide strategic insights that inform business decisions across the organization. This role requires a financial leader who understands the unique dynamics of professional services firms and can independently own all aspects of financial planning and analysis. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer and play a critical role in our continued growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Punctuality and timely attendance to external client and internal stakeholder needs.
• 7-9 years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience.
• Experience in PowerBI, understanding DAX and MCode.
• Deep knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, principles, and best practices
• Extensive experience autonomously developing organization-wide budgets and financial forecasting
• Advanced Excel proficiency with ability to build complex models and analyses.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership, proactivity, urgency, and responsiveness.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of FP&A experience in professional services or consulting firms (strongly preferred).
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar enterprise accounting software.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis tools or systems.
• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience managing revenue recognition and project accounting.
• Familiarity with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset with strong quantitative skills.
• Project management and ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Collaboration and teamwork across functions, especially with operations and sales.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for various audiences.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, systems, and business processes.
• Initiative and ownership mentality with ability to operate independently.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive annual operating budgets and rolling financial forecasts for the entire organization.
• Partner with Accounting to build and analyze P&L performance, cash flow projections, revenue forecasting, and expense management.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for scenario analysis, variance analysis, and strategic planning.
• Generate insightful financial dashboards and reports using PowerBI to communicate business performance to leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop realistic budgets that align with business strategy and support resource planning.
• Support Talent and Efficiency to monitor adherence to budget and provide proactive variance reporting and analysis.
• Maintain strong knowledge of professional services business metrics including utilization rates, realization rates, project profitability, and resource capacity planning, and leverage that knowledge to suggest business changes and improvements.
• Coach/mentor FP&A direct reports.

Benefits

• Robust internal training program, plus Company-paid external training.
• Company-paid external training.
• Free mental health support through BetterHelp.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at different price points.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Company 401(k) plan including annual 3% safe harbor contribution.
• Free patient advocacy service that helps find care providers and resolve insurance queries.
• Free financial advising.
• Generous parental leave, sick leave, and vacation policies.
• Possibility to work remotely or with a flexible schedule when needed and approved.
• Company-paid cell phone with discounted accessories.
• 1-2-3 Give Program: SRA will give $1,000 to a charity of your choice. If you give an additional amount (up to $1,000), then SRA will match that amount up to $1,000.
• Other discounted, employee-paid benefits including pet insurance, legal support, and voluntary life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager