Job Summary

Responsible to the Controller, the FP& A Program Manager is responsible for enterprise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial storytelling. This role serves as the organization’s primary owner of forward‑looking financial analytics and narrative, translating finalized accounting results into executive‑ and Board‑level insights.

The FP& A Program Manager partners closely with accounting leadership but maintains a clear separation from accounting execution, internal control ownership, and financial statement approval.

Individual integrity is essential, as this position routinely handles confidential financial information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Own the annual budgeting, reforecasting, and long‑range financial planning models processes in coordination with the Controller
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models used for planning, rate analysis, and scenario evaluation
• Perform scenario, sensitivity, and what‑if analyses to support strategic, operational, and rate‑setting decisions
• Serve as business owner for budgeting, forecasting, and planning systems

Performance Analysis & Analytics

• Prepare budget‑to‑actual analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and management analytics for Controller review
• Analyze financial trends, drivers, and operational results to support leadership decision‑making
• Partner with accounting leadership to ensure analytical outputs align with finalized reported financial results

Financial Narrative & Reporting

• Draft the monthly MD& A, including variance explanations, trends, and key drivers, for Controller review
• Assemble financial presentation materials, supporting schedules and exhibits used in management and Board financial presentations
• Support the Controller, executive leadership, and Board with financial analysis, reporting, and presentation materials

Strategic & Decision Support

• Support strategic initiatives through ad‑hoc analysis, modeling, and decision‑support work
• Develop business cases, financial evaluations, and ROI analyses for strategic projects and organizational initiatives
• Provide analytical insights to leadership while maintaining neutral, objective, and data‑driven recommendations

Process Ownership & Documentation

• Document FP& A, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, calendars, and key deliverables
• Identify opportunities to improve clarity, efficiency, and usability of financial analytics and reporting outputs
• Ensure repeatable, well‑documented planning and reporting cycles that align with organizational timelines
• Support continuous improvement of financial analytics and reporting practices

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to junior financial analysts and team members.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for financial analysis, technical expertise, and industry knowledge.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on professional

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, or corporate

finance roles.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical techniques
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting outputs sufficient for analysis and interpretation (not execution)
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, executive‑level insights
• Advanced Excel and power point skills and experience with ERP‑based planning or reporting systems
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree or MBA
  • CPA or CPA‑eligible.
  • Experience with BI, dashboarding, or planning tools (e.g., Power BI, Planning Analytics)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sitting most of the time; walking and standing occasionally.
• None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work)

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• 9/80 work schedule: Every other Friday off!
• Nine paid holidays per year
• 160 hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave (80 hours)
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short term & Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • HSA employer contribution: $900 for employee only, $1, 800 for employee + dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%. Immediately 100% vested
• Length of service program
• Free onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

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