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FP&A Manager
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- Remote from
- USA
- Salary
- USD 132k–231k / yr
- Department
- Finance & Accounting
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Director
- Published
- Apply before
- 17 Nov 2026
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- 23
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- 1
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Fandom is hiring a senior individual-contributor FP&A Manager to own a business-unit P&L and support company-wide planning. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and executive-level reporting while partnering across functions. It also requires administration and optimization of planning systems such as Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or Planful, including data-model and scenario-management work. Candidates need at least seven years of corporate finance or operational finance experience, advanced spreadsheet skills, and the ability to turn complex data into strategic recommendations.
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I begin by aligning with operating leaders on the drivers that materially affect revenue, cost, and margins. I build a driver-based model with documented assumptions, reconcile it to actuals and the general ledger, then create base, upside, and downside scenarios. I review variances regularly and update the forecast with clear explanations of changes and recommended actions.
I have evaluated planning workflows, standardized dimensions and hierarchies, improved scenario and version controls, and partnered with finance and systems stakeholders to strengthen data quality. My approach is to start with reporting and planning decisions the business needs to make, then configure the model so users can produce consistent P&L and forecast views with less manual effort.
I would lead with the size and significance of the variance, identify the primary drivers, and distinguish temporary factors from structural issues. I would connect the financial effect to operational metrics, explain the forecast implication, and present practical options or decisions needed from leadership. The goal is a concise narrative that supports action rather than a detailed data dump.
I establish clear planning timelines, decision owners, and assumption documentation early. I hold regular check-ins with key stakeholders, surface risks quickly, and use scenarios to show the financial impact of changing priorities. This creates transparency while allowing teams to adapt without losing control of the forecast.
AI can accelerate recurring analysis by helping summarize variance commentary, identify anomalies, organize planning inputs, and draft initial reporting narratives. I would use it with strong controls, validated source data, and human financial review. The objective is to reduce manual work while preserving accuracy, confidentiality, and sound business judgment.
About this role.
About this Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded FP&A Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as a senior individual contributor, reporting to Director FP&A. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex data systems and executive-level strategy. You will serve as a power administrator for our financial planning software while owning a Business Unit P&L and driving cross-functional collaboration.
You love rolling up sleeves and diving into all activities associated with building businesses. You take a collaborative approach to problem-solving and build effective relationships with cross-functional departments to deliver results. You seek to understand business drivers, initiatives, and blockers, are organized, able to balance priorities, communicate well, take initiative, and are able to work in a dynamic environment, and influence all levels of management and across functions and geographies. This person will be working in a global Company that will be working with partners in UK and Poland.
You Will…
- Support company-wide financial planning process; long term strategy, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and reconciliation of variances to actual results
- Develop trusted relationships with a broad base of key stakeholders and business partners as a key point of contact for Finance
- Drive business unit and functional level financial forecasts that accurately predict business performance in order to manage towards desired outcomes
- Contribute to the development and evolution of FP&A processes, systems, and reporting; improving visibility and accountability towards increasing operating leverage for the business
- Support strategic short and long-term business decisions through financial modeling and analysis of investment opportunities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
You Have…
- BA/BS degree in a quantitative discipline, with 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance and operational roles
- A track record of building strategic financial models that translate operational initiatives into financial impact, working cross-functionally with business partners to validate assumptions, and presenting complex analyses clearly to senior management
- Experience implementing, administering, or optimizing FP&A planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Planful) — including configuring dimensions (business unit, department, entity/currency) to enable flexible P&L reporting, managing scenario/version control, and structuring underlying data models that flow through to financial statements
- Experience building C-suite and Board-level reporting materials — translating complex financial data into clear, audience-appropriate narratives and commentary that connects performance drivers to business impact and informs executive decision-making
- Strong business judgment and intellectual curiosity; ability to turn data into actionable insights and recommendations via business models and reporting
- A proactive approach to mitigating risks and managing cross-functional alignment during organizational transitions
- An openness and experience using AI to bring efficiencies to your work
- Advanced skills in using Excel and google sheets
Bonus Points…
- Relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA)
- First-hand knowledge of online advertising or e-commerce
- Experience with using SQL, BI and analytics tools
Benefits & Perks
- Salary Range = 132k – 231k USD – (Actual salary available will vary based on location and market factors.)
- Vibrant team culture
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
- Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
- Flexible working hours and time off
- Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- International work environment with start-up culture
About Fandom
Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.
Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.
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