Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Mission Lane

Mission Lane is combining the power of data, technology, and exceptional service to pave a clear way forward for millions of people on the path to financial success.

The impact you’ll make

You’ll drive forward our mission of empowering people to unlock financial progress by leading the quarterly financial forecast process end-to-end, owning the operating budget cycle, and leading the monthly ACL reserve calculation — all while serving as primary financial partner to senior leaders across Credit, Growth, and Operations.

As Senior Manager, FP&A you will:

• Lead the annual operating budget process by partnering with business leaders to align financial targets with our corporate strategy
• Develop quarterly rolling financial forecasts to address market volatility and shifts in business strategy
• Lead budget and forecasting conversations with senior leadership
• Manage complex, driver-based financial models to forecast business performance under various scenarios
• Conduct deep-dive variance analyses to identify root causes of over or underperformance and present insights to business leaders
• Oversee the development of monthly financial review packages that highlight key performance indicators for the CFO and Board, turning data into clear narratives
• Leverage EPM software like Workday Adaptive to automate repetitive processes and enhance data integrity
• Partner with technical and non-finance groups to help them understand the financial implications of operational decisions
• Provide ROI and payback analysis on new business initiatives to ensure we are investing in the right areas for our customers
• Serve as a mentor and coach to junior analysts, fostering their professional development as the team grows

You’ll thrive in this role if:

• You've built driver-based financial models from scratch and you're still energized by getting into them, even after years of experience.
• You can join a virtual meeting with a senior leader you've never met in person and leave having shaped how they think about their budget.
• You're genuinely curious about what AI can do for financial modeling and you've started exploring what's possible.
• You've coached or mentored analysts and you're ready to grow into that more formally as the team expands.
• You do your best work when the path isn't fully defined yet.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis and modeling within the financial services or fintech industry
• Proven track record of building rigorous analytics or financial infrastructure from the ground up
• Experience modeling GAAP financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow)
• Ability to use data as an investigative tool to analyze performance variances and drive efficiencies
• Strong project management skills with experience executing complex financial projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills