FP&A Manager:
Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite) – Bethesda, MD or Baltimore, MD
Compensation: $130,000–$140,000 base + target bonus (~15%)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
 
Role Overview:
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting and Staffing is partnering with a well‑established organization with a multi‑location footprint across the greater DC and Baltimore area to identify an FP&A Manager to join its Corporate Finance team. This role will support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization, partnering closely with senior finance leadership and key operational stakeholders.
 
The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving accurate forecasts, delivering insightful analysis, and enhancing FP&A processes. This is a hands‑on role suited for someone who enjoys owning models, working closely with the business, and translating financial data into clear, actionable insights.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Support and lead components of the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and multi‑year planning processes
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business decisions
• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights
• Develop, track, and enhance KPIs and operating metrics to measure financial and operational performance
• Partner with department leaders to support budget ownership, cost center planning, and forecasting
• Assist in building clear narratives around financial performance for senior leadership and internal stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Support P&L and cash flow management through detailed analysis and forward‑looking insights
• Maintain and enhance FP&A tools and reporting systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Adaptive Planning, ERP platforms)
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 5–8+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Strong foundation in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
• Experience supporting cross‑functional partners in an operating environment
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights for non‑finance audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑starter mindset with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial planning systems preferred

Preferred:

• Exposure to real estate, development, construction, or other asset‑ or project‑based environments
• Experience with capital planning, project profitability analysis, or multi‑entity structures
• Familiarity with Adaptive Planning, Workday, Yardi, Power BI, or similar tools
• Prior experience mentoring junior analysts or supporting FP&A team initiatives

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