Role:
Associate Manager, Plan to Perform (FP&A)
Location:
- Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.
- Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
- Travel Expectations: Up to 40%
What you'll do
- Lead conversations with finance leaders and executive stakeholders to understand their FP&A/EPM strategic agenda and provide actionable insights
- Guide and oversee EPM/FP&A implementation projects, including process assessments and redesign, EPM system selection
- Assist in managing workstreams, ensuring delivery across the full System Development Lifecycle (functional and technical requirements, integrations, testing cycles, and go-live)
- Apply deep functional expertise across corporate finance EPM/FP&A processes
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, proactively managing milestones, risks, dependencies, and change impacts
- Create and deliver executive-quality communications and presentations that clearly articulate complex business concepts
- Build strong client and internal relationships while consistently modeling the Clearsulting Core Values
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business-related field of study
- 3+ years of management consulting experience in the EPM/FP&A space or 5+ years of experience in an internal company FP&A role
- Proven project and people leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Eligibility to work in the United States and Canada
- Willingness and ability to travel
Nice-to-Haves:
- 1+ certifications and/or implementations in relevant technology (Pigment, Anaplan, OneStream). Pigment experience is preferred but not required. Must be willing to upskill on the Pigment platform.
- Project management experience, including workplan development, milestone tracking, risk management, status reporting, and change management
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead practice growth initiatives tied to revenue and margin outcomes
- Experience building and maintaining strong client and internal relationships within a consulting environment
- Team-oriented mindset with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
Benefits that Benefit You:
We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work environment
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Access to mental health apps
- Life insurance and disability coverage