Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

NRECA • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation. NRECA’s Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions. We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility. The Sr. Manager, FP&A will lead a team of financial analysts that provide advice, support and value-added financial analyses to certain business units regarding financial matters. They will develop strategy, methodology, procedures and messaging for consistent service and communications across all supported departments. They will be responsible for creating an environment of collaboration, effective communication and sharing best practices among team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 8 or more years progressive experience with financial standards, models and projections.
• 3 or more years leading projects or programs, or supervising staff.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and accounting best practices.
• Ability to perform financial analyses, including financial forecasting, feasibility studies, and financial modeling.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to be persuasive, while being open to new ideas.
• Ability to collaborate and engage with individuals at all levels throughout organization.
• Ability to organize and manage time, multi-task, operate under pressure and prioritize projects for oneself and direct reports.

Nice To Haves

• Trade association and/or knowledge of Co-ops.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, setting performance goals aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner cross-functionally to solve technical, operational, and organizational challenges.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to improve efficiency and performance.
• Advise senior leadership on financial impacts of projects and initiatives using models and analysis.
• Act as a financial subject matter expert, guiding leaders on short- and long-term decisions.
• Oversee core financial processes including forecasting, budgeting, allocations, and reporting systems.
• Develop financial policies and train staff on methodologies and systems, including issue resolution.
• Create executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for strategic insights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees