Manager FP&A

FirstKey Homes

About The Position

The Manager FP&A will analyze, review, consult and present financial results to departmental leaders across FirstKey Homes to assist with implementing operational plans. This role will help leaders increase effectiveness by assisting them in achieving their financial plans against the long-term corporate model. Additionally, the OpCo Finance Manager will partner with the General Leader Accounting Team to ensure accurate booking and reporting of FirstKey Homes operating costs. This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Statistics or equivalent work experience and/or education
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a financial or business analyst role
Proven ability to partner and influence business partners across an organization
Experience preparing and presenting financial data to c-suite executives
Ability to use and manipulate data using PowerBI or similar system
Advanced Excel skills (including modeling and complex formulas)
Familiarity with Essbase, OneStream, Hyperion or similar system
Proficiency in querying and analyzing data using SQL
Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Big 4 consulting or private equity environments; ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-demand settings
Reports building experience in PowerBI or similar system

Responsibilities

Meet with business partners across FirstKey Homes to understand platform and functional expenses. Establish key performance indicators and credibility as a trusted advisor. Business partners include CIO, COO, CFO, CHRO, CLO, and FKH President.
Counsel and assist business partners with annual financial planning, monthly reviews, closing processes, forecasting and reporting.
Report on Human Resources Key Performance Indicators including Headcount and Turnover data.
Oversee departmental profit and loss statements. Review with business partners and report results monthly.
Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and create forecasting models. Create influential reports used to drive decision making that aligns to organizational goals. Conduct ad-hoc analysis to update forecasts and provide insights for business partner decision making.
Facilitate the preparation of financial data for quarterly board meetings leveraging PowerPoint. Present financial results to c-suite executives and board of directors.
Scan and monitor departmental financials to identify opportunities and strengths for business partner decision making. Evaluate and recommend changes that would enhance financial performance.
Train, develop and manage direct report(s) to achieve departmental and FirstKey Homes goals. Coach and mentor direct reports to enhance their capabilities.
Track and review industry best practices and issues. Evaluate and communicate their potential impact to the business. Recommend and implement practices that will enhance operational effectiveness.
Focus on developing and leading monthly platform cost and headcount reviews, gathering inputs for short-term and long-term platform cost forecasts and operationalizing current year operating plan.