Manager, FP&A – Budget and Forecasting

Job Description
We are looking for a Manager, FP&A - Budget and Forecasting to join our growing team. In this position, you will manage the budgeting, forecasting, annual and long-term planning processes, develop planning models and business cases, assist in the development of insights and driving strategic and tactical business decisions, and proactively identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvements. You will work in a cross-functional environment with all levels of leadership. You will be highly resourceful with strong analytical skills.
This position will report directly to the Senior Director, FP&A and may manage a direct report.
As a Manager, FP&A - Budget and Forecasting, your duties and responsibilities will include:
Manage the annual budget, long-term plan and quarterly forecast process for Brightspeed, covering all financial and operational aspects of revenue, expense and cashflow
Develop driver based financial models that are an integral component of the planning process
Work across teams to identify and define key drivers of business performance to inform the development of financial models
Provide insights and financial expertise in the development and assessment of business cases to drive growth and profitability for Brightspeed
Analyze business, industry and economic trends and assess impact on the business and Key Performance Indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities and provide management with an assessment of long-term business impacts providing management with insights and recommendations to drive decisions
Manage the development and enhancement of Brightspeed’s new SAC planning tool automating planning models and processes currently in excel
Provide forward looking views and proactively engage business leaders in discussion of gap analysis and course correction actions
Act as thought leader within the FP&A team by sharing best practices and identifying enhancement opportunities for the team
Assess the impact of strategic financial decisions and present recommendations to leadership
Identify and assist with implementation and enhancements to financial reporting and planning systems
Design, develop and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes
Present to and communicate with all levels of the business