Interim FP&A Manager (contract)

Description

We are looking for an experienced FP& A specialist to lead the creation of a company’s first formal budgeting process and establish a practical planning framework for future cycles. This Long-term Contract position is based in Denton, Texas, and will work closely with senior leadership and the Corporate Controller to translate operational plans into a cohesive financial outlook. The role is ideal for a hands-on individual contributor who is comfortable building models from the ground up, navigating ambiguity, and driving progress in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 6-month contract position

100% ONSITE 5 days a week in Denton, TX

Interim FP& A Manager (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the annual budgeting process from initial planning through final executive review and approval.

• Create and manage integrated financial models that connect the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecast on a monthly basis.

• Partner with department leaders to gather budget inputs, refine assumptions, and convert operational plans into financial projections.

• Build detailed forecasts for revenue, gross margin, payroll, operating expenses, capital spending, working capital, and liquidity.

• Validate budget assumptions against historical performance and align projections with the company’s accounting structure and chart of accounts.

• Prepare scenario analyses and decision-support materials that help leadership evaluate risks, opportunities, and potential outcomes.

• Support multi-entity planning by structuring forecasts for entity-level visibility, consolidated reporting, and intercompany considerations.

• Document budgeting methodologies, templates, and processes to create a repeatable forecasting framework for future use.

• Contribute to budget implementation activities, including any related process handoff or system-related transition support as needed.

Requirements • 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance roles.

• Strong expertise in building financial models that integrate operating drivers with full financial statements.

• Demonstrated success leading annual budget development in a hands-on capacity.

• Ability to work independently in an evolving environment with incomplete information and shifting priorities.

• Experience collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to challenge assumptions and improve planning accuracy.

• Solid financial analysis skills across revenue, margin, headcount, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and cash flow.

• Background supporting complex or multi-entity organizations is preferred.

• Familiarity with small business lending or related financial services environments is a plus.

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