Senior Manager, FP&A

A Place for Mom•New York, NY

2d•$135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

A Place for Mom is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to own key components of the company’s budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting processes. The role combines business partnership with hands-on work to improve efficiency across the organization. The successful candidate will bring experience with established financial reporting infrastructure and will help bring structure to complex data, strengthen processes, and develop practical solutions. This is a collaborative, resourceful position requiring independent ownership and proactive communication about risks, challenges, and decisions requiring support. The position partners with departmental leaders and operational teams to evaluate performance, identify business drivers, risks, and opportunities, and translate analytics into actionable insights. It also owns financial models, data flows, and reporting processes; supports management and internal and external reporting needs; and explores business intelligence, AI, and automation tools to improve analysis and reporting. The role includes ad hoc analysis and support for broader planning initiatives and changing business needs. Working from the NYC office two days per week for team collaboration is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA is preferred but not required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to nonfinancial audiences.
A proven track record of improving financial processes, models, or reporting capabilities, with measurable gains in accuracy, efficiency, or usability.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience working with business intelligence tools and data platforms.
Resourceful, creative problem-solving skills and judgment to balance immediate needs with sustainable improvements.
Willingness to share knowledge and support team priorities.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and recognize when to escalate issues, challenge assumptions, or ask for help.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public company or a large, complex private company with established budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.
Interest in or experience with AI and automation tools.
Ability to work from the NYC office two days per week for team collaboration.
CPA.

Responsibilities

Manage annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for assigned business areas, including developing and maintaining supporting financial models.
Partner with departmental leaders to understand business drivers, evaluate performance, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
Analyze key performance indicators, trends, and budget-to-actual variances, translating findings into clear insights and recommendations.
Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reporting, and support internal and external reporting requirements.
Own financial models, data flows, and reporting processes; identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with operational teams to surface actionable insights and drive improved business outcomes through analytics.
Challenge existing approaches constructively and develop practical ways to simplify work and improve business visibility.
Use business intelligence tools and explore appropriate applications of AI and automation to improve analysis and reporting.
Manage priorities and deliverables independently, communicate progress, flag issues early, and seek support when needed.
Deliver ad hoc analyses and support broader planning initiatives and evolving business needs.