FP&A General Manager

Job Description : FP&A General Manager Department : Finance Position : FP&A General Manager Reports To : CFO / Executive Management Position Summary The FP&A General Manager is responsible for leading the GET Freight’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business performance analysis, and profitability management.

This position plays a key role in developing business strategies, evaluating financial performance, identifying growth opportunities, and driving cost efficiency across the Company's operations. The role requires a strong understanding of both financial management and business operations, including container drayage, over-the-road (OTR) transportation, plant shuttle services, and brokerage.

The FP&A General Manager works closely with executive management and department heads to align business objectives with financial targets, improve operating performance, and support major business decisions. This position is expected to take ownership of financial planning and business performance management at the company level.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Budget Management

• Lead annual budgeting, business planning, and long-term financial planning.
• Establish financial targets aligned with company objectives.
• Develop rolling forecasts and financial projections.
• Monitor departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and performance gaps.

1. Financial Performance & Profitability Management

• Lead monthly financial performance reviews against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Analyze profitability by business segment, location, customer, and service type.
• Identify key drivers of revenue, cost, and margin variances.
• Develop actionable recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Monitor financial KPIs and ensure accountability for business results.

1. Business Operations & Transportation Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial and operational performance across container drayage, OTR, plant shuttle, and brokerage operations.
• Evaluate transportation volume, revenue per trip, cost per mile, driver productivity, fleet utilization, and route profitability.
• Analyze operating economics across company-owned trucks, leased equipment, owner-operators, and third-party carriers.
• Partner with Operations and Fleet Management to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and operating margins.
• Evaluate customer rates, route economics, and business mix to support profitable growth.

1. Cost Management & Business Improvement

• Lead company-wide cost management and expense optimization initiatives.
• Analyze fixed and variable cost structures and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate staffing levels, fleet requirements, and operational resource utilization.
• Monitor cost improvement initiatives and measure financial results.
• Drive continuous improvement in operating efficiency and profitability.

1. Financial Strategy & Investment Analysis

• Evaluate major business investments, capital expenditures, and expansion opportunities.
• Conduct financial analysis for truck purchases, leasing decisions, and fleet investments.
• Assess new customer opportunities, pricing strategies, and new business initiatives.
• Develop financial models, ROI, payback, and sensitivity analyses.
• Provide financial recommendations on capital allocation and strategic business decisions.

1. Executive Reporting & Business Partnership

• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports and management analysis.
• Provide executive management with clear insights into business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate financial and operational data into strategic recommendations.
• Partner with Operations, Fleet, Sales, HR, and other functional leaders to achieve financial targets.
• Support communication and financial reporting to corporate headquarters.

1. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop the FP&A team and establish clear roles and responsibilities.
• Set performance expectations, priorities, and measurable objectives.
• Establish standardized budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis processes.
• Promote financial accountability and data-driven decision-making across departments.
• Develop team capabilities and strengthen cross-functional collaboration Qualifications Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive professional experience in FP&A, financial planning, corporate finance, business analysis, or related financial management functions.
• Minimum 7 years of management and leadership experience, including team leadership and responsibility for financial planning or business performance management.
• Proven track record of leading company-wide or business-unit budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, business operations, cost structures, and profitability management.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate business performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive measurable financial results.
• Experience providing financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence business decisions.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in transportation, trucking, logistics, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Knowledge of transportation economics, including fleet utilization, driver productivity, cost per mile, route profitability, and operating margins.
• Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting business expansion, capital investment, pricing strategy, and long-term financial planning.
• Korean-English bilingual communication. Skills & Competencies
• Strategic & Business Acumen: Ability to connect financial performance with business strategy, operational priorities, and long-term objectives.
• Financial Analysis & Modeling: Strong capabilities in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability assessment.
• Business Decision Support: Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into practical recommendations and support executive decision-making.
• Leadership & Accountability: Ability to lead teams, establish priorities, drive results, and promote accountability throughout the organization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to build effective working relationships with Operations, Fleet, Sales, HR, and other functional leaders.
• Problem-solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to identify business issues, assess financial risks, and develop effective improvement strategies.
• Communication & Presentation: Ability to clearly communicate financial insights and recommendations to executives and non-financial stakeholders.
• Change & Process Management: Ability to improve financial planning processes, reporting standards, and performance management systems. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Budget and forecast accuracy
• Financial target and operating margin achievement
• Business segment, location, customer, and route profitability analysis
• Revenue growth and cost efficiency improvement
• Cost reduction initiatives and realized savings
• Quality and timeliness of management reporting
• Investment analysis and capital allocation effectiveness
• Cross-functional business performance improvement
• FP&A team leadership and development Work Schedule and Location
• Standard workweek: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Occasional support for after-hours as required.
• Primary work location is Duluth, GA.
• Occasional travel to branch offices (Mobile, AL / Savannah, GA / Oakland, CA) may be required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: 85% company-paid
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 80% company-paid
• Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD): 100% company-paid
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 120 hours annually
• Sick Leave: 40 hours annually
• Paid Holidays: 11 days annually
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% of company match