Manager, Strategic Finance and FP&A, Data Analytics

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Manager, Strategic Finance and FP&A - Advanced Data Analytics

RSM US is seeking an Advanced Data Analytics Manager to join our Strategic Finance and FP&A team. We advise clients on transactions, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and capital structure optimization across various stages of a company’s lifecycle through in-depth consulting and financial modeling.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments and brings a blend of financial acumen and advanced data and analytics skills. Experience in client-facing roles within consulting, public accounting, private equity, venture capital, or investment banking is preferred. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building scalable analytics solutions from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Build, optimize, and automate data models, data warehouses, and ETL processes to enhance accuracy, speed, and scalability of management reporting tools, budgeting and forecasting models, and KPI dashboards.
• Translate raw data into actionable insights for forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, and performance tracking.
• Ensure strong data governance and compliance with quality standards while promoting analytics best practices.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in financial reporting and analytics workflows.
• Present insights clearly to clients, influencing strategic decisions with data-driven narratives.
• Lead analytics projects from design to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
• Develop robust data architectures to support efficient storage, retrieval, and business intelligence reporting.
• Enhance reporting processes and data visualization through innovative solutions that drive actionable insights.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable, reliable BI systems aligned with evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
• 5-8+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, business intelligence, or analytics, with a proven ability to turn data into strategic insights.
• Advanced proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau (SQL, Python, and R experience a plus).
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex business problems in a financial context.
• Excellent communication and client presentation skills; collaborative team player.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and attention to detail.
• Skilled at interpreting business requirements and translating them into analytical solutions.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve problem-solving capabilities.
• Ownership of the full analytics engineering lifecycle—from data ingestion and transformation to surfacing insights in BI tools and advanced models.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.