Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support high-impact business decisions through timely analysis, forecasting, and financial insight. This role is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving engineering environment where leaders rely on clear, accurate reporting. The successful candidate will turn complex data into practical recommendations and help guide planning across multiple business needs.Responsibilities:• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities to support operational and strategic objectives.• Build and refine financial models that evaluate performance, test assumptions, and inform leadership decisions.• Deliver recurring and ad hoc analysis for stakeholders who require financial data presented from multiple business perspectives.• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI or Tableau to improve visibility into key financial and operational metrics.• Partner with cross-functional leaders to explain trends, highlight risks, and identify opportunities for improved results.• Prepare executive-level presentations and summaries that translate detailed financial information into actionable insights.• Strengthen reporting processes and introduce more efficient methods for gathering, validating, and analyzing financial data.• Support the development of newly established FP& A practices, frameworks, and performance reporting standards within the function.Requirements• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a closely related field.• Strong background in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with multiple decision-makers.• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and experience creating data visualizations for business reporting.• Experience using Tableau or similar business intelligence tools to communicate financial performance.• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear recommendations.• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present findings to leadership.Job typePerm