FP&A Manager

Orange Barrel Media•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in 30 of the top markets in the U.S. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is now nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement best-in-class programs that add to the character of urban places. To this end, OBM has pioneered zoning changes allowing spectacular signage in several markets (and growing), including Los Angeles, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Denver, and other high barrier-to-entry markets. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates, and OBM displays are consistently selected as the centerpiece of clients’ outdoor advertising campaigns. The FP&A Manager will play a key role in supporting OBM’s financial planning and strategic decision-making. This person will oversee the team that partners across departments to analyze performance, forecast growth, and translate data into meaningful insights that guide business decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys balancing strategic analysis with hands-on problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
5-8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
Strong understanding of financial statements and business performance drivers.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling to reflect the growth vision of the company to shareholders and leadership.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Effective communicator who can translate complex data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with data visualization such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
Familiarity with ERP or planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and with CRM tools such as Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Partner with Finance leadership to initiate the processes that drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for multiple business lines.
Build and maintain financial models that capture performance trends, evaluate new initiatives, and support decision-making across teams.
Analyze monthly and quarterly results, providing clear explanations of variances and actionable recommendations to improve performance.
Support leadership with ad hoc reporting and scenario analysis to evaluate growth opportunities, investment returns, and strategic partnerships.
Create monthly financial summary reports to share with executive team and owners.
Prepare board and executive presentations, highlighting key metrics and business insights.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Manage a growing FP&A team and partner closely with the CFO to define the strategy of the function.