Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead core finance activities and provide meaningful business insight for company leadership in Golden, Colorado. This role combines hands-on ownership of accounting operations with strategic planning responsibilities, helping ensure accurate reporting, disciplined forecasting, and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, leadership experience, and the ability to improve processes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with executive and operational leaders to evaluate performance, support strategic priorities, and guide financial decision-making across the business.
• Direct the monthly close cycle, including coordination of intercompany activity, to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial results.
• Produce and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, delivering clear analysis of business trends, profitability, and key performance drivers.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and manage recurring forecasts for revenue, shipments, cash collections, profit and loss, and working capital.
• Prepare account reconciliations and validate financial data integrity to support reliable reporting and compliance requirements.
• Oversee finance and accounting activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, and day-to-day departmental operations.
• Strengthen and refine financial processes, internal controls, capital spending oversight, and commercial agreement review to improve efficiency and governance.
• Supervise, coach, and develop finance team members by setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting performance growth.
• Deliver regular reporting on orders and shipments and present monthly financial performance analysis to management.
• Contribute to additional finance projects and business initiatives as needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; accounting or finance certification preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with manufacturing industry exposure viewed favorably.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis in a corporate setting.
• Experience with project-based accounting and the ability to interpret financial results across multiple business activities.
• Advanced Excel skills with a track record of analyzing large data sets from various systems.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with confidence working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed analytical thinking, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving skills.