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Cherry Bekaert
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
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A Financial Planning Manager manages the planning of financial activities for a company or organization. Leads the budgeting process, prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$165,618 / year median in Maryland
+8% projected growth
Job Description
FP&A Manager - Columbia, MD This role will provide enterprise-wide financial analysis, business model evaluation, and capital efficiency insights to support strategic decision-making. This position fills a critical gap by delivering cross-functional, forward-looking analysis that evaluates enterprise performance trends, capital allocation decisions, and long-term growth strategies. The FP&A Manager will play a key role in strengthening analytical rigor, improving capital efficiency, and enabling leadership to better understand the financial implications of strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise Performance Analysis:
Analyze enterprise-wide financial results and trends, identifying key drivers of performance and providing actionable insights to senior leadership.Business Model & Growth Strategy Evaluation:
Evaluate growth initiatives and business models, assessing their impact on operating margin, scalability, and long-term financial sustainability.Capital Management & Framework Development:
Develop and apply capital allocation frameworks such as RONA and risk-adjusted return methodologies to support investment decisions and improve capital efficiency.Business Case & Investment Analysis:
Lead rigorous analysis of complex business cases, including investments, new initiatives, and strategic decisions, ensuring strong financial and risk evaluation.Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence:
Partner with business leaders, Finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align assumptions, refine strategies, and influence enterprise-level decision-making.Qualifications:
BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc 5-10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles Strong expertise in financial modeling, capital frameworks, and performance analysis Experience evaluating business models and influencing senior leadership decisions Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate complex insights into actionable recommendations Advanced Excel and financial systems experience Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Compensation, Benefits & Culture Two days in-office schedule (Columbia, MD) $115,000 - 125,000 base salary + disc. bonus Dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance available. Offering health advocacy, an EAP, and mental health benefits, wellness programs and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. IND4Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Mental Health
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs