Manager of Financial Planning & Analytics

Encore Fire Protection•Pawtucket, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Encore Fire Protection is seeking a Manager of FP&A to join their growing team. This role involves building reporting, analysis, and planning tools to help leaders understand performance and make better decisions. The ideal candidate can transform raw data into understandable insights, manage forecasting and budgeting, improve modeling, and support financial storytelling for company-wide decision-making. This position is for someone who enjoys connecting data points, clarifying assumptions, and explaining the 'why' behind financial numbers.

Requirements

5-8 years of corporate finance, consulting, transaction advisory or investment banking experience.
Experience in a private equity-backed, mid-sized, or high-growth environment preferred.
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA a plus.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and business intelligence tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
Strong understanding of P&L, financial statements, cash flow management, and operational KPIs.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level reporting cycles.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or another advanced degree or certification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Experience working in a private equity-backed environment with exposure to scaling operations, integrations, and more advanced reporting expectations.
Background supporting a multi-location, field service, or operationally complex business.
Prior involvement in financial systems improvements, reporting automation, or building new FP&A processes and dashboards.

Responsibilities

Turn raw data, shifting assumptions, and messy spreadsheets into planning tools people actually use.
Build models that hold up to questions, tighten up forecasts, and help teams understand not just what the numbers say, but what they should do next.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure accuracy and alignment with company objectives.
Partner with operations to optimize financial reporting, providing data-driven insights on revenue, costs, and profitability.
Lead monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis of actual vs. budgeted performance.
Drive automation and process improvements within FP&A, implementing tools for enhanced data analytics and reporting.
Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering professional development and analytical excellence.