Manager of Financial Management and Data Analysis

Posted on March 25, 2024

Arabella Advisors seeks a Finance Manager to be a vital member of Partner Solutions (PS), leading the department’s financial reporting and analysis function within a fast-paced, innovative and growing firm. This position will expand and manage PS’s Financial Management & Analysis function and includes enhancing existing processes, refining budget management, and improving forecast practices.

The Manager, Financial Management and Data Analysis will manage Partner Solutions’ financial reporting and analysis. Reporting to the Head of Operational Excellence, they will be responsible for monthly management reporting, cash forecasts, budgeting, and analysis to support the department’s understanding of its current financial position and optimal path forward. The candidate must be able to analyze P&L, balance sheets, and cash flows, and compare variances to actual results with respect to KPIs.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Financial Management

• Coordinate activities related to PS’s annual budget and monthly forecasting process.
• Ensure PS’s annual operating budget and financial processes align with and support the department’s goals.
• Manage PS’s finance function and activities including department’s financial management, reporting and analysis, and financial consolidation.
• Evaluate budget and financial requests within PS. Perform budget analysis and make recommendations to support budgetary decision-making.
• Participate in strategic cross-teams planning to help drive the department’s efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement models.
• Lead finance-focused process improvement projects across PS.
• Act as primary liaison with corporate finance team.

• Collaborate on various initiatives with the revenue and pricing and profitability team leads.
• Work in close partnership with revenue management teams to establish and track progress against goal and spending triggers.
• Partner with the Head of Operational Excellence and Corporate Finance to develop and maintain Partner Solutions’ annual budget and revised forecast models.
• Forecast financial needs throughout the year.
• Identify, flag, and analyze financial and budgetary risks.

To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required (MBA, CFA, or CPA a plus).
• At least 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis is required.
• To be an inquisitive problem solver with robust financial and analytical skills.
• To be able to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively and manage effectively in a high growth and fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel for data analysis and developing templates.
• To be adept at written and verbal communication skills and have strong business acumen.
• To be able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• An ability to simplify and explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of various business and financial data software.

Working with Us

The preferred location for this position is Washington, DC. In addition, this position can be hybrid in Durham, NC or Chicago, IL or Remote from the following states/district: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington State, or Wisconsin.

We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work at Arabella and why you’re qualified for this specific job.

Arabella Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.