FP& A Manager

We are looking for an FP& A Manager to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Oriskany, New York, in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will lead core planning and analysis activities, helping the business translate operational performance into financial insight and stronger decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, along with the ability to partner with leadership on profitability, cost management, and performance trends.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the yearly budgeting cycle and oversee recurring forecast updates to support short- and long-range business planning.
• Build and maintain financial models that evaluate business performance, operational outcomes, and the impact of key financial decisions.
• Review financial results across income statements, cost structures, working capital, pricing, and revenue trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Convert manufacturing and operational performance indicators into financial insights, including analysis of inventory movement, purchase price shifts, standard cost performance, and variance drivers.
• Prepare product-, customer-, and plant-level projections for volume, margin, cost, and cash flow to support planning accuracy.
• Deliver management reporting that compares actual performance against budget, forecast, and standard cost expectations, while clearly explaining major trends.
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to monitor spending, improve profitability, and support informed business decisions with data-backed analysis.
• Produce timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and executive-ready presentations for leadership audiences.
• Strengthen reporting processes, forecasting reliability, and financial data quality through continuous improvement of tools and procedures.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in FP& A, financial analysis, or a closely related finance function.
• Strong background in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and translating complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience analyzing cost performance, margins, and operational drivers in a manufacturing setting, preferably within chemicals manufacturing.
• Proficiency in developing management reports and presenting financial results to business leaders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Certification such as CPA, CMA, or similar is preferred.