Manager, Corporate FP&A

Dayforce

Manager of Corporate FP&A driving enterprise-wide strategic financial planning and performance management. Collaborating with leaders and mentoring FP&A teams to enhance decision-making and financial rigor.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including advanced financial modeling, capital allocation, and performance monitoring. Proven ability to communicate complex financial narratives to executive leadership and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

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Financial ModelingFP&A ExperienceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyAdaptive PlanningCPA, CFA, or MBA

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudget PreparationScenario ModelingVariance AnalysisCapital AllocationInvestment PrioritizationCost Structure OptimizationM&A DiligencePerformance MonitoringRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Business JudgementCommunicationMentoringAnalytical RigorIntellectual Honesty

Tools & Technologies

Adaptive PlanningExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFAMBA

Industry Keywords

PE-BackedSaaSTechnology-Enabled ServicesCorporate FP&AOperational FP&A

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in preparation of company-wide planning (annual budget and rolling-forecast); maintain and update models and infrastructure in Adaptive, help establish forecasting assumptions, guardrails, and methodologies; consolidate bottom-up inputs into a cohesive enterprise view with relevant analysis and risks/opportunities.
Assist in preparation of multi-year long-range planning and scenario modeling; evaluate growth, margin, and investment trade-offs; support strategic initiatives modeling.
Partner with functional leadership to guide capital allocation decisions (headcount planning, investment prioritization, cost structure optimization, etc.).
Monitor enterprise-level performance across revenue, margin, EBITDA, and cash flow; assist in variance analysis at a consolidated level, focusing on drivers and implications; proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Assist in preparation of Board of Directors, lender, stakeholder, and executive-level financial materials along with monthly financial packet; develop clear financial narratives that explain performance, risks, and opportunities; serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial implications of decisions.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Corporate FP&A team when ready for further expansion; establish clear operating rhythms with Operational FP&A teams; promote analytical rigor, intellectual honesty, and accountability; drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and capabilities.
Partner with Corporate Development team on M&A diligence (financial, modeling, etc.) and seamlessly help integrate acquired companies into existing infrastructure, support divestiture analysis, lender refinancing, and transaction initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive finance experience, with meaningful exposure to FP&A in a PE-backed, SaaS, and/or technology-enabled services environment
Strong business judgement and financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Adaptive Planning and AI strongly preferred
Ability to present/communicate to executive leadership and simplify complexity
Experience supporting high-growth, fast paced, and complex PE backed businesses
CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with company match
Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
Remote-first role with a monthly communication stipend and one-time equipment stipend upon hire
Professional development programs
Tuition assistance (after 12 months of employment)
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts