Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead financial operations and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. This position combines hands-on ownership of core accounting activities with forward-looking planning, giving the right candidate the opportunity to influence budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. The role also partners closely with leadership to improve reporting quality, strengthen financial processes, and help guide strategic priorities through clear, data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with senior leaders to translate business objectives into financial plans, performance insights, and decision support.

• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring financial results are completed accurately, intercompany activity is aligned, and reporting deadlines are met.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that summarize consolidated performance and highlight meaningful business trends.

• Lead forecasting activities for revenue, shipments, cash collections, profit and loss, and working capital, while providing regular updates on expected results.

• Manage account reconciliation reviews at period end to maintain accurate records and support reliable financial statements.

• Oversee core finance and accounting operations, including payables, receivables, general ledger activity, and day-to-day departmental leadership.

• Drive the annual budgeting process and develop analyses that explain key drivers of profitability, growth, and operating efficiency.

• Strengthen financial controls and support finance-related initiatives involving capital spending, commercial agreements, and process improvement efforts.

• Guide and develop finance staff by setting priorities, coaching performance, and supporting ongoing training and continued growth.

• Prepare recurring management analyses on financial performance metrics and deliver actionable recommendations based on findings.