Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Kforce•Monrovia, CA

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About The Position

Kforce has a client in Monrovia, CA that is seeking a Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis. Responsibilities: Reporting to senior financial leadership, the Senior Finance Manager plays a key role in overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting for a multi-entity organization. This position partners with business leaders to ensure accurate forecasting, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic growth initiatives; The role also contributes to merger and acquisition activities, cash flow management, and process improvement efforts to strengthen financial operations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related discipline
8+ years of experience managing operational and capital budgets
8 years in a leadership role with direct team management responsibilities
Proven track record of collaborating with senior executives and influencing decision-making at the VP level or higher
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial planning with organizational objectives and long-term goals
Analytical Expertise: Skilled in interpreting complex data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights
Leadership & Collaboration: Builds trust, motivates teams, and fosters cross-functional partnerships
Communication: Delivers clear, concise, and persuasive messages to diverse audiences
Problem-Solving: Approaches challenges with creativity and persistence, ensuring timely and effective solutions
Adaptability & Learning: Demonstrates openness to new ideas, technologies, and continuous improvement
Execution & Accountability: Translates vision into action, prioritizes effectively, and drives results
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including:
Building complex financial models
Utilizing advanced formulas and functions
Designing dynamic dashboards
Creating polished, executive-ready presentations

Nice To Haves

CPA designation, ideally with experience in a Big Four accounting environment
Background in project-driven industries such as construction or engineering
Familiarity with enterprise planning and analytics tools (e.g., Cognos TM1, Planning Analytics, Power BI)

Responsibilities

Lead the development of annual budgets and recurring forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational priorities
Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports for executive leadership, stakeholders, and governance committees, delivering clear insights into performance and trends
Monitor key financial metrics, conduct variance analysis, and evaluate return on investment for major projects and capital expenditures
Manage liquidity planning and capital allocation strategies to support ongoing operations and future investments
Provide financial governance for large-scale initiatives, including detailed cash flow projections, progress reporting, and proactive issue resolution
Contribute to acquisition-related activities such as financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence, and integration planning
Maintain and enhance financial models and analytical tools to improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making capabilities
Deliver ad hoc financial insights and business intelligence to inform leadership decisions and drive organizational performance
Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen audit readiness, streamline financial processes, and improve reporting accuracy
Execute additional assignments and initiatives as directed by senior financial leadership