FP&A Manager

Who We Are

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States, founded in 1898. The OU supports a vast network of synagogues, youth programs, advocacy efforts, services for individuals with disabilities, and international initiatives. It also operates the leading kosher certification service, recognized globally by the Ⓤ symbol on numerous kosher food products.

Position Summary

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is a senior-level finance professional responsible for leading the organization's budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and decision support activities. As a key partner to department leaders, Accounting leadership, and senior management, this position translates complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that strengthen financial discipline and support informed decision-making.

Within a complex, multi-program organization, the FP&A Manager develops forward-looking analyses, coordinates reforecasts, evaluates financial performance (Budget vs Actual), and produces executive-ready reporting and dashboards. The role requires strong analytical judgment, a detailed understanding of financial and operational drivers, and the ability to independently manage high-priority projects while building scalable processes that reduce reliance on ad hoc analysis by senior accounting leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization-wide budget, liquidity forecasting, reforecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning, including development and documentation of key assumptions.
• Prepare forward-looking monthly and quarterly analyses for management and the Board of Directors or its committees using historical actuals, projected results, and current trends; present findings at related meetings.
• Develop concise management reporting packages, executive summaries, dashboards, KPIs, and presentations for senior management and or