The Senior Manager FP&A will lead financial planning processes, budget management, performance analysis, and reporting while guiding a Sr. Financial Analyst. The role requires strong financial modeling, analysis, and collaboration with multiple departments to drive business insights and decision-making.
About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in driving the firm’s financial planning processes, performance analysis, and reporting cadence. With a key focus on the SG&A components of the P&L and financial reporting, this role partners across the business to provide high-impact insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, analytical depth, and the ability to synthesize data into clear, actionable recommendations. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring cross-functional collaboration, process ownership, and oversight of one direct report: a Sr. Financial Analyst.
What You'll Do
- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes in coordination with business leaders and Finance leadership.
- Analyze financial performance, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, and prepare clear, actionable reporting.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models, including full financial statement models (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) and scenario analyses.
- Produce monthly reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Partner with the Business Intelligence team to align financial and operational data and surface key performance drivers.
- Business Partner with Sales, Marketing and G&A budget leaders, providing financial analysis, forecasting and business insights to help drive strategic decisions
- Support sales planning efforts, including analysis and tracking of variable compensation and sales commissions.
- Prepare materials for board meetings, lender compliance reporting, and executive updates.
- Collaborate with Accounting and Operations to improve data accuracy, financial systems, and internal processes.
- Manage and mentor a Sr. Financial Analyst, providing oversight, coaching, and professional development.
What You'll Bring
- 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance
- Strong understanding of full financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow), and how they interconnect.
- Proven long-range financial planning experience and the ability to model complex scenarios.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; strong proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Experience building and maintaining financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated experience supporting sales organizations, including commission plan modeling and analysis.
- Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Salesforce, and business intelligence tools like Tableau.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Prior experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
- Must be a team-oriented individual with a proactive and positive approach, consistently displaying enthusiasm, a cooperative spirit and strong interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline required.
Bonus Points
- Experience in a professional services or consulting environment.
- Industry exposure to cybersecurity, IT advisory, or professional services.
- Experience in private equity-backed environments or investment banking.
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, our Human Resources team at [email protected].
Top Skills
Adaptive Planning
Excel
NetSuite
PowerPoint
Salesforce
Tableau
Coalfire Westminster, Colorado, USA Office
11000 Westmoor Circle, Westminster, CO, United States, 80021
Coalfire Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA Office
8480 E Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village, CO, United States, 80111
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