Kalil - A Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

An FP&A manager can influence millions of dollars in business decisions — but most people in the company have no idea who they are.

Creative & Visual Skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking & Judgement
Emotional Intelligence & Personal Traits
Professional & Technical Knowledge
Organizational & Operational Skills
Physical & Situational Readiness

Where does this job happen?

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coporate offices (on-site or hybrid)
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- Increasingly **remote** roles are available, especially in global or tech-oriented companies
- Sometimes part of **regional or global finance hubs** (e.g., New York, London, Singapore, Dubai)

What do they actually do?

What kind of person does this?

**Partners with accounting, operations, sales, and other departments.**

What skills do you need?

**Financial modeling** – Build and maintain dynamic Excel models to forecast revenue, costs, profits, cash flows.

**Budgeting and forecasting** – Lead annual budget processes and rolling forecasts.

**Variance analysis** – Analyze differences between actuals vs. budget/forecast.

**Accounting knowledge** – Solid grasp of GAAP/IFRS principles.

**Financial statement analysis** – Understand how income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements connect.


How much money can you make?

- **Salary Range: As of July 1, 2025, the average annual salary ranges from $121,340 (25th percentile) to $148,199 (75th percentile), with a median of $134,997. [According to Salary.com](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/fpanda-manager-salary).**
- **Hourly Rate: The average hourly rate is approximately $65.**
- **Experience Level:**
- **Entry-level (less than 1 year): Around $128,815.**
- **1-2 years: Around $129,459.**
- **2-4 years: Around $130,961.**
- **Senior-level (5-8 years): Around $132,678.**
- **Expert-level (8+ years): Around $135,519**