Manager, FP&A - El Segundo, United States - Prodege LLC

Description

The Manager of FP&A, plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our organization. The role is responsible for driving the financial planning process, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making, and leading the development of sophisticated financial models. The role will directly influence the optimization of our financial performance and strategic growth. This role demands a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, exceptional analytical skills, and a comprehensive understanding of financial trends and business principles.

Prodege:

A cutting-edge marketing and consumer insights platform, Prodege has charted a course of innovation in the evolving technology landscape by helping leading brands, marketers, and agencies uncover the answers to their business questions, acquire new customers, increase revenue, and drive brand loyalty & product adoption. Bolstered by a major investment by Great Hill Partners in Q4 2021 and strategic acquisitions of Pollfish, BitBurst & AdGate Media in 2022, Prodege looks forward to more growth and innovation to empower our partners to gather meaningful, rich insights and better market to their target audiences.

As an organization, we go the extra mile to "Create Rewarding Moments" every day for our partners, consumers, and team. Come join us today

Primary Objectives:

• Financial Planning - Manage the organization's financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Financial Analysis - Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into the company's performance, trends, and opportunities.
• Performance Reporting - Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and dashboards to key stakeholders highlighting performance against targets, key financial metrics, and actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with other departments such as Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Marketing to gather inputs, align financial plans with operational strategies, and facilitate cross-functional initiatives.
• Strategic Initiatives - Support strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, and business expansions by providing financial analysis, due diligence, and integration support as needed.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Detailed Job Duties:

• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support decision-making across various business units.
• Analyze current and past financial data and performance to make recommendations on profit enhancement.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages that provide insightful analysis of financial results, including variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Work closely with all levels of management and across multiple business units to analyze performance and present clear and executable solutions focused on profitable growth
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the financial implications of business decisions and strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and benchmarks to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Oversee and mentor junior FP&A staff, ensuring professional growth and development.
• Streamline financial processes and reporting mechanisms to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a key liaison between finance and other departments, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

What does SUCCESS look like? Success for this Manager, FP&A involves leading effective financial planning processes, providing insightful analysis for strategic decision-making, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to align financial plans with operational strategies, all aimed at optimizing the company's financial performance and strategic growth. It also includes mentoring junior staff and streamlining financial processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.

The MUST Haves:

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record of leading budgeting, forecasting, and complex financial analysis.
• Expert proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and financial reporting.
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound business judgment and ability to synthesize, analyze, and extract implications from data
• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial planning software (NetSuite experience is a plus).
• Leadership capabilities with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.

The Nice to Haves:

• MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is highly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity role

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $125,000-$140,000 depending on experience. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to; the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, the type and length of knowledge and skills for the position, education, training, etc. Prodege is a multi-state employer and final compensation within this range could be impacted by work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Prodege Benefits:

Prodege offers a comprehensive benefits package to US Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD and basic life insurance. Employees receive flexible PTO, as well as paid sick leave prorated based on hire date. US Employees have eight paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees receive an option to purchase shares of Company stock commensurate with their position, which vests over four years.