Senior Manager, FP&A

Summary

Join Skillsoft as a Senior Manager of FP&A and lead the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions. You will manage the full P&L, collaborate with various departments, and provide financial insights for strategic decision-making. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with experience in financial planning and analysis. You will mentor a team of FP&A professionals and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Skillsoft offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's financial performance. Apply today to join our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus)
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of full P&L management, financial modeling, and business analytics
• Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and Excel
• Strong business acumen with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the entire P&L, including revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), operating expenses, and other key financial metrics
• Develop and manage long-term financial models and scenarios to support strategic decision-making
• Analyze financial performance against key benchmarks and proactively identify areas of improvement and growth
• Monitor and report on P&L performance, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with detailed variance analysis and insights
• Oversee full ownership of the Profit & Loss statement, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial performance
• Work closely with senior leadership to align financial targets with business objectives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities, enhancing revenue streams, and managing margins
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate month-end close processes and reconcile actuals with forecasts
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support key business decisions such as pricing strategies, product launches, market expansion, and capital investments
• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools and dashboards to provide better visibility and insights for decision-makers
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor business performance
• Manage and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analysis and reporting
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and innovation within the team
• Ensure alignment between FP&A team efforts and organizational priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in SAAS or similar high-growth, dynamic environments
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience managing international financial operations or working in a global business environment