Applicantz · 1 month ago
FP&A Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$70/hr - $78/hr
5+ years expApplicantz is seeking an experienced FP&A Project Manager to lead complex cross-functional initiatives spanning Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Systems, Accounting, Engineering, and Business stakeholders. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering FP&A-related projects including planning tool implementations, forecasting enhancements, and reporting modernization.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
Shamak Layeeq
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across FP&A, Finance, Engineering, HR/PPL, and business teams
Own end‑to‑end project delivery for FP&A and finance transformation initiatives, from intake through execution and closure
Create and manage detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, milestones, and RAID logs, aligning with FP&A stakeholder forecasting and planning cycles
Partner with FP&A teams to define scope, business requirements, planning assumptions, and success criteria
Support FP&A system initiatives, including planning model enhancements and platform optimization
Coordinate cross‑functional resources to ensure alignment, accountability, and on‑time delivery
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; recommend and execute mitigation strategies
Drive governance, decision‑making, and escalation through structured forums (e.g., SteerCo, working sessions, etc)
Prepare and deliver clear, concise status updates, executive summaries, and presentations for senior leadership
Support change management and adoption efforts by partnering with FP&A, Change Management, and Enablement teams
Apply appropriate project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) based on initiative needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years of project or program management experience, including FP&A, planning, forecasting, or management reporting initiatives
Finance systems implementations or enhancements
Business process design or re‑engineering in a finance context
Hands-on experience supporting Anaplan‑based planning initiatives, including close partnership with model builders and FP&A leads
Experience working with FP&A teams in a technology or software environment
Strong understanding of financial planning cycles, forecasting, and reporting processes
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior leaders
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and follow-through
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI‑ACP, or similar certification
Anaplan model‑building experience or prior role closely aligned with Anaplan Center of Excellence teams
Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, including financial planning and workforce planning
Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery environments
Experience supporting large‑scale finance transformation or FP&A operating model changes
Company
Applicantz
Applicantz builds the teams behind the world's defining technological shifts, from Fortune 500 enterprises to the companies shaping the next generation of AI.
201-500 employees
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Management and Executive
Engineering and Development
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2022 (1)
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Funding
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