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Senior Manager, FP&A
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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.
$185,784 / year median in Utah
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Manager, FP&A Nusano - 3.3 West Valley City, UT Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Financial forecasting Financial model construction Metrics Reporting Dynamic financial modeling Bachelor's degree Financial concepts Financial statement interpretation Computer skills Financial forecasting analysis Excel data analysis Full Job Description Position Summary Nusano is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the Company's budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management processes. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, functional business leaders, project managers, and accounting teams to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making during a critical phase of growth and commercialization. The ideal candidate combines strong financial planning expertise with the ability to operate in a dynamic, capital-intensive environment. This individual will be responsible for developing financial models, managing forecasting and reporting processes, supporting capital project planning, and helping leadership optimize resource allocation to maximize enterprise value creation. Responsibilities What You'll Do Financial Planning & Forecasting Own and lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Develop and maintain integrated financial models supporting operating plans, capital expenditures, cash flow forecasts, and strategic initiatives. Partner with business leaders to establish financial targets, key assumptions, and resource plans. Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for key business and financing decisions. Maintain rolling forecasts and proactively identify risks and opportunities impacting financial performance. Business Performance Management Lead monthly financial performance reviews, including variance analysis, KPI reporting, trend analysis, and executive reporting. Provide clear, concise, and insight-driven commentary explaining financial results, operational performance, and business implications. Analyze key drivers of financial and operational performance and recommend corrective actions where needed. Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide actionable visibility into business performance. Capital Projects & Strategic Decision Support Partner with project leaders to monitor major capital projects, milestone achievement, budget adherence, and resource utilization. Support stage-gate investment decisions through financial analysis, business case development, and return-on-investment assessments. Assist with enterprise value creation initiatives by evaluating project economics, cash requirements, and expected business outcomes. Perform strategic analyses supporting new product development, commercialization initiatives, and operational scaling activities. Financial Close & Reporting Support Own FP&A-related aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Partner with Accounting to ensure completeness and accuracy of expenses, accruals, forecasts, and management reporting. Support cash flow reporting, liquidity monitoring, and runway analysis. Ensure consistency between actual financial results, approved budgets, and forecasts. Process Improvement & Systems Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting frameworks, and planning systems. Improve the quality, reliability, and timeliness of financial information available to management. Support ERP, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives that enhance financial visibility and decision-making capabilities. Maintain adherence to financial calendars, reporting deadlines, governance requirements, and internal controls. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. 7+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or financial modeling experience. Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical capabilities. Experience supporting executive leadership through business planning and decision-support analysis. Strong experience with monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance management. Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Preferred MBA, Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, energy, engineering, or capital-intensive industries. Experience supporting large capital projects and long-term investment planning. Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and business intelligence platforms. Experience in pre-commercial, high-growth, venture-backed, or emerging technology companies. Knowledge of cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and corporate finance principles. Experience preparing materials for executive leadership, boards of directors, lenders, or investors. Physical Requirements Work will be conducted in both an office environment Must be able to sit for extended periods Frequent computer use requiring repetitive keyboard and mouse operation and manual dexterity About Nusano Nusano is a privately held physics company working to stabilize supply chains, advance American national security, and enable once-in-a-generation innovations in fields ranging from healthcare to nuclear energy. Nusano is commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. Together, these proprietary systems and methods are poised to supply the fight against cancer and help fuel the nuclear renaissance. Our team of innovators — bring curiosity, ingenuity, and heart to solving some of the world's hardest problems.