FP&A Manager – Global Commercial Fire HQ

Kidde Global Solutions•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

12d•$117,007 - $137,655•Onsite

About The Position

The FP&A Manager will serve as a key member of the Global Commercial Fire Headquarters Finance team, supporting strategic financial planning, operational performance management, and executive decision-making across the business. This role will lead core FP&A processes for the HQ organization, including monthly close support, forecasting cycles, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), and the monthly Executive Leadership Team (ELT) financial presentation process. In addition to owning the HQ entity budget, this position will partner closely with business leaders and finance stakeholders to provide actionable financial insights, drive accountability, and enhance financial rigor across the organization. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded, high-impact finance leader who combines strong FP&A discipline with strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive, hands-on approach. This individual should be able to translate complex financial data into clear, decision-useful insights for senior leadership, build credibility across a matrixed global organization, and influence outcomes through strong business partnership, sound judgment, and excellent communication. The strongest candidates will bring experience operating in global and international businesses, including exposure to multiple currencies and cross-border financial dynamics, and will be comfortable navigating the pace, complexity, and accountability required in a diversified industrial and/or manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related finance roles, with a track record of increasing responsibility, strong business partnership, and success supporting senior leaders in complex organizations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial credential is a plus.
Experience supporting global or international businesses is strongly preferred, including planning, reporting, and performance analysis across different currencies, regions, and operating environments.
Experience in diversified industrial and/or manufacturing companies is highly valued, particularly in complex, multi-site, or global operating environments.
Deep understanding of financial planning processes, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis, with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize large data sets into concise, actionable insights.
Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion/HFM, SAP, OneStream, Power BI, or similar platforms).
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong business partnership and stakeholder management capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build strong cross-functional relationships.
High attention to detail combined with strategic thinking capability.
Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and intellectual curiosity.
Comfortable operating in a global environment with evolving business needs, cross-functional stakeholders, and the complexity of international operations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multi-currency financial data, international reporting considerations, and the business realities of globally distributed operations.
Experience supporting headquarters or corporate functional budgets is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all major FP&A processes for the HQ organization, including: Monthly close activities and variance analysis, Forecasting and rolling outlooks, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), Monthly Executive Leadership Team (ELT) financial presentation process
Prepare and lead the monthly ELT financial review presentation, consolidating key business insights, financial performance updates, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.
Own and manage the Global Commercial Fire HQ entity budget, including headcount, operating expenses, and functional cost oversight.
Partner with functional leaders to develop financial plans, evaluate spending trends, and identify risks and opportunities.
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, management presentations, and executive-level analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Drive financial transparency and accountability through insightful variance analysis and KPI reporting.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes, reporting tools, and forecasting methodologies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with regional finance teams, accounting, operations, HR, and commercial leadership to ensure alignment across financial objectives.
Assist in developing financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and business priorities.