FP&A Manager

Salary Range: 120000 to 135000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Position Overview

The FP&A Manager will lead financial planning and analysis for JETSET Pilates Franchising, owning the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and management and Board reporting on internal company performance. Partnering closely with department leaders, Business Finance counterparts, and Accounting, this role reinforces a strong controllership environment, translates results into actionable insights, and serves as a trusted advisor to the executive team on performance, resource allocation, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:

Lead the annual budgeting process end to end, including the planning calendar, templates, departmental submissions, review cycles, and final consolidation for executive and Board approval

Own monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts, incorporating input from department leaders and Business Finance counterparts

Build and maintain financial models anchored in key business drivers covering revenue, operating expenses, headcount, and cash flow

Develop multiyear plans and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and capital allocation

Monitor performance against budget and forecast, flagging risks and opportunities early and recommending corrective actions

Partner with department leaders and People/HR on headcount and operating expense planning

Management & Board Reporting:

Own the monthly management reporting package, including the P&L, budget versus actual and forecast variance analysis, and key performance indicators

Prepare Board materials and financial presentations that clearly communicate company performance, outlook, and key decisions

Deliver concise executive commentary explaining the drivers behind results, trends, and variances

Ensure consistency between management reporting, Board reporting, and the accounting close

Business Partnership & Actionable Insights:

Serve as the primary finance partner to department leaders, helping them understand the financial drivers, outputs, and tradeoffs of their business

Collaborate with Business Finance counterparts to align assumptions, methodologies, and reporting across the organization

Evaluate departmental spend effectiveness and return on investment, for example:

Marketing: campaign and promotion performance, customer acquisition cost, retention, and lifetime value

Development: franchise sales pipeline, studio opening pacing, and royalty revenue trends

General & Administrative: vendor spend, headcount productivity, and operating leverage

Controllership & Accounting Partnership:

Partner with Accounting on the monthly close, reviewing results for accuracy and completeness before they are reported

Reinforce strong controllership through budget ownership, spend approvals, purchasing and invoice workflows, and proper general ledger coding

Support internal controls, audit requests, and documentation of finance policies and procedures

Analytics, Systems & Reporting Tools:

Use the company’s financial, accounting, and BI tools to build, refine, and expand JETSET’s financial reports and dashboards

Collaborate with BI team members to ensure data accuracy and give department leaders direct access to reporting

Present complex financial information in a clear, accessible format for audiences without a finance background

Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

Improve the speed, accuracy, and scalability of planning, forecasting, and reporting processes

Identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements across FP&A workflows

Mentor and develop financial analysts, fostering a culture of accountability and analytical excellence

What You Need to Be Successful

To excel as the FP&A Manager at JETSET Pilates Franchising, you will need to embody several key qualities and skills that align with our dynamic and rapidly growing environment:

Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Ability to connect financial results to operational drivers, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Business Partnership: Credibility and influence with department leaders, Business Finance counterparts, and Accounting

Executive Communication: Ability to build a clear narrative from complex data for executive and Board audiences

Ownership: Accountability for the planning calendar, reporting deliverables, and forecast accuracy

Controllership Discipline: Commitment to accurate reporting, sound processes, and strong financial controls

Adaptability: Thrive in a rapidly changing environment where priorities may shift quickly

Leadership: Ability to mentor others and raise the bar for analytical quality

Time Management: Efficiently manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA is a plus

Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, including at least 2 years in a manager or lead role

Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and financial modeling, with experience using BI tools (such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker) and SQL

Experience with QuickBooks, Qvinci, Mindbody, or FP&A planning software (such as Adaptive Planning or Planful) is a plus

Planning & Reporting: Proven track record leading budgeting and forecasting processes and preparing management and Board reporting

Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and the monthly close process

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership and the Board

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with sound business judgment

Industry Knowledge: Experience in franchise, multiunit retail, or fitness and wellness industries is a plus

Travel & Onsite Requirements

This is a hybrid role with majority on-site presence at the HQ office in Miami, FL, for three days per week.