Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Description

Job Description

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility 

GTI Energy is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and operational modeling activities across the organization. This role will be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving company-wide cash flow forecasts, financial statement models, budgeting processes, and operational reporting tools.

The FP&A Manager will partner closely with department leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, and Leadership teams to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and improve forecast accuracy. This role requires someone highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of building scalable financial models from scratch in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong FP&A experience within manufacturing, industrial, or contract manufacturing environments and understands how operational drivers impact financial performance.

Financial Forecasting & Modeling
• Build, maintain, and improve company-wide cash flow forecasts and integrated financial models
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting models for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow performance
• Create scalable financial planning tools supporting rapid operational growth and changing business conditions
• Analyze financial trends, risks, and operational drivers impacting company performance
• Support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long-range financial forecasting

Operational Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Leadership teams to gather forecasting inputs and validate assumptions
• Translate operational data into actionable financial insights and reporting
• Build strong working relationships with department leaders across multiple functions and facilities
• Challenge assumptions and identify financial risks or opportunities proactively

Budgeting & Reporting
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes across departments
• Develop management reporting packages and executive-level financial summaries
• Track performance against budget and forecast while identifying key variances and trends
• Improve visibility into labor, production, inventory, purchasing, and operational cost drivers

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Monitor and forecast cash flow performance, liquidity needs, and working capital trends
• Analyze inventory, AP, AR, CapEx, and operational spending impacts on cash flow
• Support leadership with financial visibility tied to plant growth, production ramp, and operational investments
• Build tools supporting proactive cash management and financial planning

Process Improvement & Financial Infrastructure
• Improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial planning processes
• Build reporting structures, dashboards, and analytical tools supporting operational decision-making
• Standardize financial modeling methodologies and reporting frameworks
• Support ERP and reporting system enhancements where applicable

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support
• Support leadership with financial analysis tied to growth initiatives, hiring plans, capital investments, and operational expansion
• Evaluate manufacturing performance drivers and operational KPIs impacting profitability
• Support pricing, margin analysis, labor modeling, and operational planning initiatives
• Provide data-driven recommendations supporting strategic business decisions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5–10+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Modeling experience
• Strong experience within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments
• Proven ability to build financial models and forecasting tools from scratch
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and operational finance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and reporting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience within contract manufacturing or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and operational stakeholders
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or data visualization tools preferred
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or related credentials preferred

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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