FP&A Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced FP& A Manager to support financial performance, profitability analysis, and strategic business planning within a complex manufacturing environment. This individual will serve as a key member of the finance team, providing insights that help leadership make informed decisions related to cost management, operational efficiency, investments, and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, profitability trends, and growth opportunities
• Own standard costing processes and monitor key cost drivers across the business
• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational results
• Develop profitability reporting by product, business segment, and customer group
• Evaluate pricing strategies and provide financial support for customer agreements and new business opportunities
• Partner with business leaders to assess operational performance, spending trends, and cost-saving initiatives
• Support capital investment decisions through financial analysis and return-on-investment modeling
• Create executive-level reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support decision making
• Assist leadership in identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement

Highlights

• Highly visible role supporting senior leadership
• Mix of FP& A, cost accounting, and strategic finance responsibilities
• Opportunity to drive business performance and profitability initiatives
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Manufacturing, industrial, or operational finance experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience working within ERP systems and large data sets
• Ability to communicate financial information to a broad audience and influence business decisions
• Analytical mindset with a proven ability to identify trends and recommend solutions