FP&A Manager

Symphonic Distribution•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Symphonic is a fully independent music distribution and marketing company based in Tampa, Florida, with a global team supporting independent artists and labels worldwide. We’re passionate about music, but even more passionate about the people behind it. We’re looking for curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to build, learn, and grow with us. We believe diverse perspectives make better teams, better products, and better outcomes and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Our software platform empowers independent artists and labels to distribute, monetize, and analyze their music globally. Through partnerships with major streaming platforms – such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube – we provide the infrastructure and tools that allow creators to reach audiences worldwide while retaining ownership of their work. As we continue to scale, we are building a best-in-class finance organization that supports data-driven decision making across the business. The role in a nutshell: The FP&A Manager will play a key role in the Company's full cycle FP&A process and work closely with the VP of Finance to develop and deliver high-quality projections, analysis and reporting to management and other stakeholders. This person will be a communicative and collaborative team player with meticulous attention to detail, who is eager to support our team with all aspects of financial planning, analysis and management reporting. This role is a process manager position, with a clear path to managing people and building out a team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
5+ years of professional corporate finance and/or FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, recurring and ad hoc analysis, etc.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and relationship between accounting and FP&A Strong MS Office skills required, including advanced Excel skills (complex spreadsheets, formulas, etc.)
Proficiency in ERP/accounting software; previous Quickbooks and/or Oracle/Netsuite experience a plus
Ability to work with, analyze and summarize large data sets; database experience a plus
Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Critical thinker with problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize
Superb attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent communication skills
Self-starter with strong work ethic and sense of accountability, integrity and honesty
Exceptional time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
Evidence of success in previous / current positions that are similar to this position
Excellent professional references
Ability to operate, communicate and succeed remotely (via video-conference, phone, email, Slack, etc.), and responsibly achieve goals without being managed in-person

Nice To Haves

Experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or transaction advisory a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining the Company's 3-statement financial projection model
Support the preparation of annual budget and forecasts, including revenue and cost projections
Update model with actual data and drivers, maintain actual vs. budget and forecast comparisons
Investigate and identify drivers of revenue and expense variances through research of historical accounting and operating data, adjusting projection assumptions as needed
Develop and maintain scenario-based forecasts as needed
Assist with, and eventually take ownership of general management reporting and analytical deliverables
Monthly financial reporting package
Revenue-by-client, cohort, and retention/churn analysis
Revenue and expense margin analysis
Sales Goals vs. actual revenue reporting and analysis
Company KPIs and departmental analytics
Functional P&L reporting and analysis
Vertical P&L reporting and analysis (by business line, division, geography, etc.)
People Costs projections and analysis (compensation by employee type, by geography, etc.)
Establish and manage full cycle FP&A processes and reporting frameworks as the company scales
Assist leadership with board reporting, investor materials, and strategic planning
Support M&A analysis, market expansion modeling, and capital allocation decisions when relevant