Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

ERM•Philadelphia, PA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, to join our consulting firm supporting ERM’s North America Operations. This role will be a critical part of North America’s FP&A Team, and the larger North America Finance Team, driving financial and operational performance through in-depth data analysis, report/dashboard development, budget and forecast preparation, and preparation of presentation materials for senior leadership. As Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will be a key part of North America’s FP&A team. With the FP&A Team you will manage North America’s suite of reports and dashboards, ensuring our internal stakeholders consistently have the information they require. Through thorough data analysis you will identify key variances and opportunities for improvement and work with the FP&A Director and North America Regional Finance Director to help ensure key financial metrics are achieved. This role is highly collaborative and offers the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes and maximize profitability across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; or equivalent experience
4–6 years of experience in FP&A or financial operations
Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Strong Power BI skills
In-depth understanding of SQL/relational databases
Strong customer service orientation balanced with adherence to internal controls
Demonstrated ability to contribute to broader business strategy discussions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to build strong relationships with key business stakeholders
High energy, accountability, and ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a consulting, professional services, or project-based environment
Familiarity and understanding of consulting KPIs
Experience partnering with senior leadership teams

Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve North America’s suite of reports and dashboards as a key member of North America’s FP&A Team.
Analyze and interpret financial data, communicating key insights to internal stakeholders.
Assist in preparation of regular and ad-hoc reporting and presentations for senior leadership
Monitor and provide analysis on Key performance Indicator (KPI) trends to identify variance root causes and growth opportunities.
Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
Provide ad-hoc FP&A support for North America Partners and Staff.
Build strong working relationships with Partners and Staff across the organization.