About the Role
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Position Overview: The FP&A Manager leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights, improve processes, and ensure alignment with organizational financial objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, leadership skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities Lead budgeting, forecasting, demand planning, and financial analysis processes Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify trends, risks, and opportunities Support strategic planning by providing financial insights and recommendations to leadership Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Partner with sales and operational teams to evaluate performance, including ROI and product/channel analysis Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency and data integrity Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial standards Utilize financial systems and tools to support reporting and analysis Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; master's degree and/or FPAC certification preferred 7+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting Experience in the manufacturing sector preferred Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or similar) preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with a big-picture mindset Proactive, adaptable, and driven to improve processes and performance