Manager (Financial Planning and Analysis)

OhioGuidestone•Berea, OH

About The Position

At OhioGuidestone, the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager serves as a strategic finance partner to organizational leaders, providing financial insights, forecasting, reporting, and analytical support that drive informed decision-making and operational excellence. This role leads the organization's budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis processes while fostering strong partnerships across clinical, operational, and administrative functions. The FP&A Manager helps translate financial and operational data into actionable insights that support sustainable growth, effective resource allocation, and mission achievement. Through continuous improvement of financial processes, analytical tools, and reporting capabilities, this role contributes directly to the organization's ability to expand its impact and better serve individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in strategic financial analysis, model building, business planning, and cross-functional business partnering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather, interpret, and model complex data from various sources
Proficiency in financial modeling and operational metrics.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of projects with minimal supervision
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards.
Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
In collaboration with the AVP of FP&A, lead the organization's budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable financial plans.
Ensure budget and forecast assumptions are well-documented, data-driven, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identify key variance drivers, and recommend corrective actions.
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial and operational reporting and analyses to executive leadership, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, performance drivers, and actionable recommendations.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clinical, operational, and administrative leaders by providing financial guidance, decision support, and strategic recommendations.
Develop financial models and business analysis to forecast performance, evaluate results, and assess the viability and profitability of programs and business opportunities.
Conduct financial and operational analyses to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, effectiveness, and mission impact, translating complex data into clear insights that support strategic priorities and business outcomes.
Identify and lead initiatives to enhance FP&A capabilities through process improvement, automation, and best practices that improve efficiency, accuracy, analytical depth, and decision support.
Support ad hoc analyses, strategic finance projects, and executive presentations as needed.
Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.