Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Plante Moran • Southfield, MI

17h • $109,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Our continued growth and increasing business complexity have created an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Internal Accounting team in a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) role. Based in our Southfield office, this position will play a key role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting to drive informed business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and financial modeling skills, a solid understanding of financial statements, and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders. Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Support the annual budget and forecast processes, including data collection, modeling, and consolidation Develop and maintain financial models to project revenue, expenses, and key business drivers Partner with Firm leaders to understand assumptions, risks, and opportunities impacting forecasts Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to forecast, budget, and prior periods, clearly explaining drivers and implications Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages Develop ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analyses to support strategic and operational decisions Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non‑finance stakeholders Monitor performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and emerging risks Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance analytical capabilities Leverage financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, planning software, Excel) to improve insight and scalability Experience with Workday, Office Connect and Adaptive Planning a plus Support leadership requests with timely, accurate financial insights and analysis The qualifications. 7+ years of progressive finance experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA, CMA) preferred Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers Effective communication and stakeholder management skills Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with planning tools a plus This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. What makes us different? On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now. Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time. The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent. Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $109,000.00-$150,000.00 #LI-HD1 #LI-Hybrid Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems

Nice To Haves

• MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA, CMA) preferred
• Experience with Workday, Office Connect and Adaptive Planning a plus
• experience with planning tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget and forecast processes, including data collection, modeling, and consolidation
• Develop and maintain financial models to project revenue, expenses, and key business drivers
• Partner with Firm leaders to understand assumptions, risks, and opportunities impacting forecasts
• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to forecast, budget, and prior periods, clearly explaining drivers and implications
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages
• Develop ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analyses to support strategic and operational decisions
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non‑finance stakeholders
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and emerging risks
• Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance analytical capabilities
• Leverage financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, planning software, Excel) to improve insight and scalability
• Support leadership requests with timely, accurate financial insights and analysis

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays
• 401(k) plan
• flexible benefits plans
• business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use
• A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff.
• Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

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