Senior Manager, Commercial FP&A — OPEX

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager, Commercial FP&A — OPEX based in the United States.

This role is a strategic finance position responsible for driving OPEX planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support for key commercial functions. The successful candidate will partner with senior business leaders to provide financial insights that support resource allocation, operational discipline, and business growth. This position plays a critical role in translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations and leadership narratives. It offers the opportunity to shape FP&A processes, improve automation, and build scalable tools used across finance teams. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the role requires strong business partnership, analytical expertise, and the ability to influence decisions across functions. The ideal candidate will combine financial rigor with a proactive mindset to improve processes and deliver meaningful impact.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Manager, Commercial FP&A — OPEX will lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis activities supporting commercial teams. The role will serve as a trusted finance partner, helping leaders manage investments, evaluate performance, and make informed business decisions while improving FP&A processes and tools.

Lead OPEX planning, forecasting, and performance management activities for commercial Centers of Excellence.

Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, recommendations, and decision support related to spending, priorities, and operational outcomes.

Support annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, monthly close activities, business reviews, and leadership reporting.

Analyze financial performance, including variances, forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.

Develop clear financial narratives and executive-ready presentations for leadership stakeholders.

Drive improvements in planning, reporting, and analysis processes through standardization, automation, and scalable solutions.

Create and implement tools, templates, timelines, and guidance to improve consistency and efficiency across FP&A teams.

Identify opportunities to simplify recurring activities while maintaining strong financial controls, accuracy, and data integrity.

Build strong relationships across finance and commercial teams while operating effectively in a complex, matrixed environment.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance professional with strong FP&A expertise, analytical capabilities, and experience partnering with business stakeholders in a complex organization. They should demonstrate the ability to influence decisions, improve processes, and communicate financial insights clearly.

Experience in commercial finance, FP&A, corporate finance, or a related finance function, preferably within a multinational or matrixed organization.

Proven experience supporting business units, functional leaders, regional teams, or commercial organizations as a finance partner.

Strong knowledge of OPEX planning, forecasting, variance analysis, performance management, and P&L principles.

Experience with annual planning, quarterly forecasting, monthly close processes, management reporting, and financial analysis.

Demonstrated ability to design, improve, standardize, and automate finance processes, tools, and reporting solutions.

Strong financial modeling, analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to transform complex financial and operational information into clear insights and recommendations.

Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across different organizational levels.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with finance teams and business leaders.

Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, adaptability, and comfort working in a fast-changing environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.

Benefits:

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional success, flexibility, and overall well-being.

Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market expectations.

Remote work flexibility within the United States.

Healthcare benefits and employee wellness programs.

Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Exposure to strategic projects with cross-functional and global impact.

Collaborative environment focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Supportive workplace culture with opportunities to contribute to meaningful business initiatives.

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