Senior Manager, Financial Innovation and Intelligence

Robert Half

. Define and scale the Financial Innovation and Intelligence capability within FP&A .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $116,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis, with a strong focus on developing and scaling Finance Analytics capabilities. Proficient in advanced financial analytics tools and methodologies, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisFinance Analytics Solutions DevelopmentAdvanced Financial Analytics ToolsLeadership And Team DevelopmentData Visualization Tools

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingPredictive ModelingScenario AnalysisSQLPythonRData ValidationVariance AnalysisAutomation Of ReportingFinancial Metrics Application

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong Executive PresenceCollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

DOMOAdaptive InsightsPower BIAI/ML SolutionsData Governance

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFACMA

Industry Keywords

Financial InnovationFP&ADiversity, Equity, And InclusionGlobal Matrixed EnterpriseProfessional Services Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and scale the Financial Innovation and Intelligence capability within FP&A
Lead, coach, and develop Finance Analytics Solutions Partners
Set goals, priorities, and development plans for team members
Own the FI&I job family, including role expectations, career progression, hiring, and succession planning
Establish analytical standards, documentation, operating rhythms, and scalable ways of working
Foster predictive models, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and enterprise financial models
Support forecasting, trend analysis, and analysis of drivers such as billing days, fringe, and Protiviti burden rates
Ensure consistent analytics methodologies across regions and business units
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the finance organization
Lead cross-functional process-improvement initiatives and implement best-in-class financial practices
Integrate real-time data into financial models and decision-making frameworks
Identify and lead automation opportunities for manual reporting and analysis
Partner with FD&A, IT, and Data Governance to ensure trusted, well-defined data
Lead automation and process-improvement initiatives that increase accuracy and efficiency
Manage preparation and presentation of quarterly enterprise forecasts, annual enterprise budgets, and monthly financial reports
Oversee KPIs, variance analysis, functional performance reporting, and sophisticated financial models
Oversee information for external disclosures, earnings releases, investor scripts, and management reporting
Provide analytical support to executive management during quarterly earnings cycles
Improve FP&A tools, data analytics capabilities, and delivery of timely financial insights
Build relationships across the global Robert Half CFO organization
Manage financial due diligence for strategic initiatives and provide recommendations to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
MBA or equivalent is strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis
At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role
Strong executive presence and storytelling ability
Ability to translate complex financial, operational, and analytical concepts into executive-ready insights and recommendations
Ability to align financial strategies with business objectives
Exceptional communication skills and ability to drive collaboration across teams
Experience scaling a finance analytics, BI, or FP&A innovation capability
Experience developing career frameworks or analytics talent pipelines
Deep understanding of financial systems, data architecture, and advanced financial analytics tools
Proficiency in DOMO, Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or similar financial management and data visualization tools
Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML or generative-AI solutions in finance workflows
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or R
Ability to guide technical work and translate business needs into scalable solutions
Demonstrated excellence with data validation, quality standards, and review discipline under time-sensitive deadlines
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, foster innovation, and drive operational excellence
Ability to apply industry-specific financial metrics to drive business results
Strong understanding of economic and geopolitical factors impacting FP&A
Experience operating in a large, global, matrixed enterprise
Staffing or professional-services industry experience is a plus
CPA, CFA, or CMA certifications are highly preferred
Successful completion of a background check is required
Must be eligible to work for Robert Half; employment is contingent upon background-check completion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Choice Time Off (CTO), up to 17 days per calendar year for new hires
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible
Employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees
Discretionary annual bonus
Reasonable accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities