Entourage Yearbooks
Company Overview
ECS (Entourage Corporate Services) manages technology solutions for multiple brands. As a centralized tech team, we support and innovate across various platforms, including our flagship design tools EDONext and Creator Studio.
Our mission is to provide modern, intuitive, and scalable software solutions that empower our diverse customer base—from schools and churches to businesses and military units—to design and produce high‑quality printed products with ease. We are committed to fostering a culture that values innovation, customer‑first thinking, and technical excellence.
Summary We are seeking a highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and business‑savvy FP&A Manager to lead all aspects of financial planning and analysis across our dynamic, multi‑entity organization. This individual will play a key leadership role in driving financial clarity, strategic insights, and data‑driven decision‑making across our portfolio of businesses—including yearbook publishing, book manufacturing, and a management company.
As a strategic partner to executive leadership and department heads, the FP&A Manager will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving core finance functions such as budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance reporting. This role will be instrumental in aligning financial goals across departments, supporting operational efficiency, and ultimately helping the organization scale sustainably and profitably.
Job Type Part‑time, Contract
Job Location Hybrid – requires $ ONE
day in office per week.
Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast process across all entities.
Build and maintain multi‑scenario financial models for revenue, margin, and cash flow planning.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
Conduct monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and communicate insights to leadership.
Develop KPIs and dashboards for both operational and financial performance, tailored to each business unit.
Business Partnering
Collaborate with Sales, Production, HR, and Operations leaders to align forecasts with operational realities.
Provide financial insights on key initiatives such as manufacturing expansion, vendor agreements, and cost‑saving programs.
Partner with the CFO on acquisition analysis, ROI studies, and long‑range strategic planning.
Systems & Process Improvement
Drive implementation of FP&A tools, dashboards, and reporting automation.
Support the development of a future data warehouse to centralize reporting across companies.
Streamline financial processes to improve speed and accuracy of monthly reporting.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5–7 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally within a multi‑entity or manufacturing/distribution environment.
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks Online, or equivalent).
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with a proven track record of building complex financial models.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for non‑leaders.
Experience supporting operations‑heavy teams (production, supply chain, or manufacturing) highly valued.
Preferred:
MBA, CFA, CPA, or FPAC certification
Experience in manufacturing, print production, or project‑based service industries.
Familiarity with seasonal business models and school‑based products or services.
Success in This Role
Clear, timely reporting that gives leadership visibility into consolidated and entity‑level performance.
Finance becomes a proactive business partner, not just a reporting function.
Improved decision‑making around production investments, vendor agreements, and new business lines.
Pay Base pay: $40.00/hr – $60.00/hr
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time, Contract
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Book and Periodical Publishing
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Our mission is to provide modern, intuitive, and scalable software solutions that empower our diverse customer base—from schools and churches to businesses and military units—to design and produce high‑quality printed products with ease. We are committed to fostering a culture that values innovation, customer‑first thinking, and technical excellence.
Summary We are seeking a highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and business‑savvy FP&A Manager to lead all aspects of financial planning and analysis across our dynamic, multi‑entity organization. This individual will play a key leadership role in driving financial clarity, strategic insights, and data‑driven decision‑making across our portfolio of businesses—including yearbook publishing, book manufacturing, and a management company.
As a strategic partner to executive leadership and department heads, the FP&A Manager will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving core finance functions such as budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance reporting. This role will be instrumental in aligning financial goals across departments, supporting operational efficiency, and ultimately helping the organization scale sustainably and profitably.
Job Type Part‑time, Contract
Job Location Hybrid – requires $ ONE
day in office per week.
Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast process across all entities.
Build and maintain multi‑scenario financial models for revenue, margin, and cash flow planning.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
Conduct monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and communicate insights to leadership.
Develop KPIs and dashboards for both operational and financial performance, tailored to each business unit.
Business Partnering
Collaborate with Sales, Production, HR, and Operations leaders to align forecasts with operational realities.
Provide financial insights on key initiatives such as manufacturing expansion, vendor agreements, and cost‑saving programs.
Partner with the CFO on acquisition analysis, ROI studies, and long‑range strategic planning.
Systems & Process Improvement
Drive implementation of FP&A tools, dashboards, and reporting automation.
Support the development of a future data warehouse to centralize reporting across companies.
Streamline financial processes to improve speed and accuracy of monthly reporting.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5–7 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally within a multi‑entity or manufacturing/distribution environment.
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks Online, or equivalent).
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with a proven track record of building complex financial models.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for non‑leaders.
Experience supporting operations‑heavy teams (production, supply chain, or manufacturing) highly valued.
Preferred:
MBA, CFA, CPA, or FPAC certification
Experience in manufacturing, print production, or project‑based service industries.
Familiarity with seasonal business models and school‑based products or services.
Success in This Role
Clear, timely reporting that gives leadership visibility into consolidated and entity‑level performance.
Finance becomes a proactive business partner, not just a reporting function.
Improved decision‑making around production investments, vendor agreements, and new business lines.
Pay Base pay: $40.00/hr – $60.00/hr
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time, Contract
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Book and Periodical Publishing
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