Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Lendistry

$125K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, financial advisory, or strategic finance
  • Strong financial modeling and operating model experience
  • Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience presenting to leadership and/or Board-level audiences
  • Advanced Excel/Sheets; experience with BI tools preferred
  • Strong business judgment and ability to translate data into insight

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the operating model, including revenue drivers and cost structure
  • Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles
  • Deliver variance analysis with actionable insights
  • Partner with business unit leaders to evaluate loan pricing and analyze marketing spend ROI
  • Develop and manage KPI frameworks aligned to growth and profitability
  • Produce management reporting and Board materials
  • Lead ad hoc analyses tied to growth strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Birthday Day Off
  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • 401(k) Match
  • Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Professional Development Courses
  • In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks
  • Gym Facilities in LA & Tustin Offices
Full Job Description
This position is based onsite at our Los Angeles, CA location. Candidates must be able to work in-office as part of the role's regular schedule.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to build and own core financial planning processes, including operating model development, budgeting, variance analysis, and executive reporting. This role will partner closely with business leaders across product, marketing, sales, and operations to drive actionable insights and support rapid, data-driven decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Own and evolve the operating model, including revenue drivers , cost structure, and capital costs
  • Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting/reforecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with company strategy
  • Deliver variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast vs. budget), identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights
  • Partner with business unit leaders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product) to:
    • Evaluate loan pricing and exception strategies
    • Analyze customer acquisition cost (CAC) and marketing spend ROI
    • Improve operating efficiency (e.g., offshore model optimization) via key performance indicator ("KPI") development
    • Review sales commissions and incentive structures
  • Develop and manage KPI frameworks aligned to growth, unit economics, and profitability
  • Produce management reporting, Board of Directors materials, and investor updates
  • Lead ad hoc analyses tied to growth strategy, new products, or market expansion
  • Build scalable FP&A processes, systems, and data infrastructure


Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise
  • 6-8+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, financial advisory, or strategic finance (fintech, startups, or high-growth companies preferred)
  • Strong financial modeling and operating model experience
  • Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience presenting to leadership and/or Board-level audiences
  • Advanced Excel/Sheets; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau) preferred
  • Strong business judgment and ability to translate data into insight


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in fintech lending, financial institutions, or banking
  • Exposure to SQL or data analytics tools
  • Startup or dynamic/fast-paced environment experience


Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Birthday Day Off
  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • 401(k) Match
  • FSA and HSA
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Courses
  • In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks
  • Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices)
  • In Office Engagement Activities


Compensation Range

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $125,800 - $160,000 annually.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience, and state of residence. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the interview process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements.

Physical Requirements

This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.

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