Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Mission Lane

21h•Remote

About The Position

Mission Lane is combining the power of data, technology, and exceptional service to pave a clear way forward for millions of people on the path to financial success. By attracting top talent and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we’re enabling people to unlock real financial progress. We’re looking for a rigorous, proactive, and collaborative financial leader to join our Finance Team as a Senior Manager, FP&A. You’ll drive forward our mission of empowering people to unlock financial progress by leading the quarterly financial forecast process end-to-end, owning the operating budget cycle, and leading the monthly ACL reserve calculation — all while serving as primary financial partner to senior leaders across Credit, Growth, and Operations. You will translate complex portfolio data into actionable insights that guide executive-level investment decisions, ensuring we remain financially resilient as we expand our reach to underserved consumers. This role offers you the chance to help scale the financial infrastructure of a maturing fintech while directly influencing the strategy behind our next chapter of expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of experience in financial analysis and modeling within the financial services or fintech industry
Proven track record of building rigorous analytics or financial infrastructure from the ground up
Experience modeling GAAP financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow)
Ability to use data as an investigative tool to analyze performance variances and drive efficiencies
Strong project management skills with experience executing complex financial projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence outcomes effectively
Ability to travel for high-impact in-person collaboration a few times a year (typically 4–6 trips annually)

Nice To Haves

You've built driver-based financial models from scratch and you're still energized by getting into them, even after years of experience.
You can join a virtual meeting with a senior leader you've never met in person and leave having shaped how they think about their budget.
You're genuinely curious about what AI can do for financial modeling and you've started exploring what's possible.
You've coached or mentored analysts and you're ready to grow into that more formally as the team expands.
You do your best work when the path isn't fully defined yet.
Previous experience in the credit card or financial services industry
At least 3 years of experience managing an FP&A function
Experience with direct or indirect people management and coaching
Proficiency with EPM tools (Workday Adaptive, OneStream, etc.) and data tools like SQL or Python for automation
A strong interest in leveraging AI to modernize traditional financial modeling

Responsibilities

Lead the annual operating budget process by partnering with business leaders to align financial targets with our corporate strategy
Develop quarterly rolling financial forecasts to address market volatility and shifts in business strategy
Lead budget and forecasting conversations with senior leadership
Manage complex, driver-based financial models to forecast business performance under various scenarios
Conduct deep-dive variance analyses to identify root causes of over or underperformance and present insights to business leaders
Oversee the development of monthly financial review packages that highlight key performance indicators for the CFO and Board, turning data into clear narratives
Leverage EPM software like Workday Adaptive to automate repetitive processes and enhance data integrity
Partner with technical and non-finance groups to help them understand the financial implications of operational decisions
Provide ROI and payback analysis on new business initiatives to ensure we are investing in the right areas for our customers
Serve as a mentor and coach to junior analysts, fostering their professional development as the team grows