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GovExec · 1 week ago

Senior Manager/Deputy Head, FP&A

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

GovExec is seeking a senior-level FP&A professional to serve as a strategic deputy to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. In this role, you will act as the FP&A Director's right-hand, helping to drive forecasting rigor, elevate executive-level storytelling, and ensure operational excellence across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

GovernmentGovTechPublishing

Responsibilities

Serve as the FP&A lead for several business units, independently owning forecasts, budgets, and long-range planning

Act as a thought partner to senior management and help them evaluate strategic business decisions by proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and emerging trends

Step in as deputy to the Director of FP&A for leadership meetings, forecast reviews, and executive presentations

Develop and refine ARR/MRR models that reflect short and long-term business plans

Own monthly close support and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in reporting

Translate complex financial data into clear, concise narratives for senior management and prepare materials for senior leadership and board discussions

Anticipate leadership questions and proactively address them in materials and presentations

Drive automation and efficiency improvements in forecasting and budgeting using Adaptive, Tableau, Excel and other systems

Identify gaps in data quality or workflows and implement solutions

Help set standards for accuracy, clarity, and professionalism across the FP&A team

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisFinancial modelingSubscription-based business experienceWorkday AdaptiveMicrosoft ExcelExecutive communicationJudgementInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

5-8+ years of corporate experience in an FP&A department or similar finance role

Strong experience supporting subscription-based or recurring revenue businesses

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability

Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead without formal authority

Strong executive communication, judgement, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Experience with Workday Adaptive, NetSuite, Tableau, or similar tools preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Open time off policy

Twelve weeks paid parental leave

Supportive, collaborative teams

Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company

Expansive learning and development opportunities

Company

GovExec

GovExec mission is to inform and inspire government leaders and civil servants at all levels to achieve the goals of improving society.

Founded in 1969

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://about.govexec.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2020-03-17Acquired

2020-03-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

Jay Hariani

Executive Vice President

Nate Nash

Executive Vice President

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