FP&A Manager

Job Description

FP&A Manager

Location Type: Remote

Job Location: Remote — Occasional travel to Westmont, IL or Rochester, NY

Employment Type: 1099 Contract to Start | Potential W2 Conversion After 6 Months

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to support financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and strategic decision-making. This role will work with leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, identify financial opportunities, and support long-term growth.

This position can be 100% remote. Occasional travel to the company’s Westmont, IL or Rochester, NY offices is welcomed but not required. Reasonable business travel expenses will be covered by the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Analysis

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• Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
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• Partner with department leaders to monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
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• Analyze financial and operational results and communicate key insights to leadership.
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• Develop and track KPIs to monitor business and financial performance.
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• Identify opportunities to improve spending, productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.
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Business Analysis & Reporting

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• Prepare financial analysis and business cases to support investments and strategic initiatives.
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• Provide financial insights related to forecasting, profitability, and business performance.
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• Support improvements to financial reporting, planning, and analytics processes.
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• Utilize BI and financial planning tools to improve reporting and decision-making.
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• Translate complex financial information into clear and actionable recommendations.
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Process Improvement

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• Review financial processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
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• Support the development and implementation of improved reporting and planning processes.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cost-saving and productivity initiatives.
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• Provide financial guidance to support operational and strategic decisions.
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QUALIFICATIONS

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• MBA, MS in Finance, or a relevant professional designation (e.g., CFA) is strongly preferred.
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• 7+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and modeling.
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• 3+ years of experience using financial planning, analytics, BI, or reporting tools.
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• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
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• Experience with financial planning or analytics platforms such as OneStream, Anaplan, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, or similar tools.
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• Experience improving financial reporting, modeling, or planning processes.
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• Manufacturing industry experience.
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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

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• Experience working in a high-growth organization or supporting M&A activity.
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• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools such as Copilot or Claude for research, data organization, and analysis.
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• Experience within the CPG industry.
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On-Site Requirement: Occasional on-site attendance (a few times per month) is required. Scheduling is flexible, and travel expenses will be covered.

CONTRACT STRUCTURE

This position will begin as a 1099 contract engagement for an initial six-month period, with the potential to discuss a W2 employment arrangement based on business needs and performance.