Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Overview

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, MicroSurgical Technology's passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. MST is part of UK based Halma PLC, a global company whose healthcare division helps provide technologies and solutions that enhance the quality of patients’ lives.

Together, we create a place where we are successful, motivated by our mission and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work!

Job Summary

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision support. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role provides critical financial insight to executive leadership and serves as a strategic business partner across the organization. 

The FP&A Manager oversees the finance function, ensuring strong integration between forward-looking financial planning and historical financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership 

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions. 

• Lead enterprise-wide financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts. 

• Translate business strategy into financial models, scenarios, and performance metrics. 

• Support M&A, capital investments, pricing strategies, and major business initiatives with robust financial analysis. 

FP&A Oversight 

• Set the vision, standards, and cadence for FP&A processes, tools, and deliverables. 

• Ensure high-quality financial models, forecasts, and variance analyses across all business units. 

• Review and challenge assumptions, risks, and opportunities within forecasts and business cases. 

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, analytics, and decision-support capabilities. 

Cross-Functional Business Partnership 

• Partner closely with leaders across Operations, Sales, Marketing, R&D, HR, and Supply Chain to drive financial discipline and performance. 

• Partner with business unit finance leads for support around key FP&A activities

• Provide financial insights on cost management, margin improvement, productivity, and operational efficiency. 

• Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA/CMA preferred). 

• 7-10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A responsibility. 

• Prior experience partnering closely with Accounting/Controller functions and business leaders. 

• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or global/multi-entity environment strongly preferred. 

Technical & Professional Skills 

• Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and modeling. 

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with BI/reporting tools preferred. 

• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level insights. 

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies 

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. 

• Proven people leader with the ability to influence through indirect reporting lines. 

• Highly collaborative, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. 

• Results-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment. 

• High integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. 

Working Conditions 

• Primarily office-based with the ability to work in a hybrid environment, as applicable. 

• Occasional travel may be required. 

Pay Range: $130,000 – $165,000 per year. Compensation is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. This position may also be eligible for annual bonus and/or other incentive compensation.

This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program and other company benefits.

MicroSurgical Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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