FP&A Project Manager

Applicantz 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.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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