Financial Planning & Analysis Manager; Remote

Description And Requirements

Location: Cary, NC, Remote

Organization: WCG

Job Type: Full Time - Regular

ABOUT WCG: WCG’s clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the front lines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health.

It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

WHY WE LOVE WCG: At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health and to help them make the most of their future.

• Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance and continuing education reimbursement

The expected base salary range for this position is $82,080 to $127,500. This salary range may vary based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager serves as a strategic partner to designated business units, corporate functions, or operational teams. This role is responsible for delivering financial insights that support decision-making, optimize performance, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The FP&A Manager leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes, develops forward-looking models, and provides actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Partner with internal stakeholders across functions to provide financial planning, analysis, and reporting that drives business performance and supports strategic initiatives.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles for assigned divisions, functions, or products, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate financial targets.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI to deliver timely and actionable insights.
• Manage variance analysis and cost control, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and expense optimization without compromising growth priorities.
• Provide ad-hoc financial modeling, ROI assessments, and scenario planning to support new initiatives and investment decisions.
• Drive process improvements and reporting automation to enhance efficiency and scalability of FP&A deliverables.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports and recommendations that clearly communicate trends, risks, and opportunities.
• May indirectly support or lead others through project assignments.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree required, concentration in Finance or Accounting.

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• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., Net Suite, Adaptive Insights) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, KPI & dashboard reporting, and forecasting skills. Must be able to rapidly…