We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support strategic decision-making through thoughtful planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. Based in Pensacola, Florida, this role partners closely with business leaders to turn financial and operational data into clear insights that improve results. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling capability, sound business judgment, and the ability to communicate complex findings to leadership with confidence.

Responsibilities:

Direct budgeting, annual planning, quarterly reforecasting, and long-term financial planning activities for assigned business units, ensuring deadlines, assumptions, and final outputs are aligned for leadership review. Build and refine advanced financial models that help evaluate business performance, project future outcomes, test scenarios, and guide decisions related to spending, growth, and capital use. Translate financial and operational information into practical recommendations by identifying meaningful risks, opportunities, and performance drivers across supported functions. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports that include variance explanations, trend interpretation, forward-looking perspectives, and recommended actions for stakeholders. Investigate results against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance to uncover root causes, emerging concerns, and opportunities for operational or financial improvement. Act as a trusted finance partner to department leaders by advising on cost management, pricing impact, productivity, cash considerations, and business trade-offs. Work closely with accounting and controllership teams to validate reporting accuracy, review accruals and reserves, interpret financial results, and strengthen data reliability. Evaluate capital investments and strategic initiatives through business case development, return analysis, scenario testing, and post-implementation performance review. Improve planning and reporting processes through standardization, automation, and better data quality, including the use of tools such as Power BI and support for broader FP& A process priorities. Lead cross-functional financial projects by coordinating contributors, setting expectations, reviewing deliverables, and driving timely, accurate, and decision-ready outcomes. 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Strong background in corporate financial planning with the ability to support strategic and operational decision-making. Experience using financial planning and reporting tools, including Adaptive Insights or similar platforms. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and convert findings into business recommendations. Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at 504-264-5922. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .