Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Ryan Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Plano, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 7,100 professionals and associates serves over 74,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com.

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ryan.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Financial Services

Dallas, Texas

Privately Held

107k LinkedIn followers

Raised $687M

• Create a positive team member experience.
• May supervise Financial Analyst(s).
• Supports senior management, region leaders, and Practice Leaders with in-depth analyses.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to the Ryan Board of Directors and senior management teams.
• Meets with division presidents and practice leads to discuss monthly financials and assist with analysis that may affect financials
• Analyzes current and past trends of key performance indicators, highlighting issues and causes of unexpected variances.
• Manages governance of FP&A reporting, standards and tools to ensure integrity and consistency of work products.
• Manages changes to GL metadata and financial hierarchy to ensure alignment across department, reporting & systems.
• Designs and develops monthly and/or quarterly financial reports and prepares variance analysis against annual and quarterly budget and prior periods.
• Manages consolidation, report development, and modeling for annual budging and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Maintain and enhance the design of FP&A reporting and process by leveraged corporate performance management tool.
• Analyzes complex financial information and reports (including all areas of revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures).
• Provides accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
• Prepares presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the company.
• Manages the continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan, and modeling tools.
• Use business intelligence tools and dashboard reports to develop insights and analysis.
• Proactively looks to improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand return on investment (ROI) in new acquisitions, practice areas, and international expansions.
• Develops financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Performs ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Other projects as assigned.
• May directly supervise employees on the FP&A team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university, at least 5-7 years related experience.
• Proven experience successfully leading a team
• Must be able to perform complex analysis
• Must be articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to think creatively
• Must be highly driven, and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to roll up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
• Experience in an international professional services environment preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills, in Microsoft® Excel, PowerPoint, and AI technologies. Experience using accounting software is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
• The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis helps manage the company’s financial forecasts, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis, and special projects. The Manager supports the Director of FP&A and assists in providing financial consulting and strategic support to senior management, including routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance, preparation of financial packages and presentations, revenue and expense analyses, and other projects requested by the Director of FP&A and/or senior management. The FP&A group acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support “optimal” business decision making
• For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $115,000.00 - $158,000.00