Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

📍 Work From Home - Home, TX 75041-7504

ABOUT US

BearCom is the largest distributor of wireless voice, data, and video solutions in North America, and North America's largest two-way radio channel partner for Motorola, with more than 40 years of industry leadership, partnerships with leading manufacturers including JVC Kenwood and Avigilon, and a network of 75+ branches across North America.

As part of the BearCom family, Stone Security brings deep expertise in security integration, backed by partnerships with leading OEMs including Axis, Milestone, and LenelS2, and delivering top-notch services and products built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Together, BearCom and Stone Security deliver communication, technology, and security solutions that help organizations operate safely, efficiently, and effectively – offering customers scalable solutions and employees the platform to build meaningful, high-impact careers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced and strategic FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for BearCom's Operational Finance organization, including our Stone Security business unit. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for helping lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles and delivering executive-level financial insight across multiple business units.

The FP&A Manager will serve as a key business partner, partnering directly with executive and Operations leadership across BearCom and Stone Security to drive business performance. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for process improvement and data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Help lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Review monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, presenting key drivers and actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Oversee development of financial models supporting P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow analysis.
• Direct ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and executive decision making.
• Manage preparation and quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a financial partner to Operations leaders across BearCom and Stone Security, providing financial guidance and strategic recommendations.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations directly to executives in a concise and impactful manner.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

Operational Finance

• Oversee operational finance activities across BearCom and Stone Security business units.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead management reporting and executive presentations.

Process Improvement

• Drive initiatives to streamline finance processes through automation and scalable reporting solutions.
• Lead and champion process improvement and simplification initiatives across the Finance organization.
• Continuously elevate reporting accuracy, efficiency, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Establish and promote best practices in financial analysis and reporting across the team.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the Finance organization's goals

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another analytical/STEM discipline.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis.
• Experience supporting operational business units and executive leadership required.
• Experience within multi-location, distribution, technology, or security and communications services businesses is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills
• Strong PowerPoint presentation capabilities
• Financial modeling (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance analysis
• KPI development and reporting
• Business Intelligence platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred
• SQL and/or Python experience preferred
• Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting systems

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Executive-level presentation skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Collaborative leader with the ability to work independently and empower others

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic financial planning and decision making for the organization.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights that improve business performance.
• Develop scalable reporting and analytical solutions.
• Own budgeting and forecasting initiatives end-to-end.
• Identify opportunities for growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner and leader across the organization.

BENEFITS

BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.

You’ll also receive:

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

BearCom employs a wide range of installation and technical team members and will provide extensive on-the-job training. If interested in BearCom, please apply.

KEYWORDS: Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Avigilon, Two-Way Radio, Two Way Radio, 2-Way Radio, GPS, VOIP, WI-FI, BDA/DAS, RF, UHF, VHF, MOTOTRBO, LMR, OSHA 10, FCC GROL, L3Harris, CET, Network+, Security+, P2P, P2MP, PtMP, P25, Astro25, PPE

BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.