Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Base Salary: $140,000–$160,000, depending on experience Annual Bonus: Management incentive opportunity of up to 10% Travel: Up to approximately 20% annually Position Overview Our client is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to work alongside the CFO and finance teams in supporting planning, reporting, and analysis across five operating companies in the United States and Canada. Reporting to the CFO, this group-level position combines strategic FP&A with hands-on controllership responsibilities. The manager will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, variance analysis, job costing, close activities, audit preparation, cash management, and executive reporting. The ideal candidate has finance and accounting experience within an industrial organization, preferably an automotive supplier, capital-equipment manufacturer, or project-based manufacturing company. Key Responsibilities Lead annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic reforecasts across multiple operating companies. Analyze actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. Identify financial trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers. Prepare consolidated financial reports, models, and recommendations for executive leadership. Collaborate with the Accounting Manager on monthly and year-end close activities. Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial statements. Review project profitability and job costs, including labor, materials, inventory, and external purchases. Support percentage-of-completion accounting and project-based revenue recognition where applicable. Calculate and review reserves for open jobs and slow-moving or obsolete inventory. Coordinate year-end external audits and respond to governmental, audit, and external information requests. Maintain lease-accounting schedules and related journal entries. Monitor accounts-receivable aging and support cash and working-capital management. Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, U.S. GAAP, and applicable IFRS requirements. Evaluate accounting and reporting processes and implement standardized improvements across the group. Maintain and administer the corporate credit-card program. Partner with operational leadership to improve cost visibility and financial performance. Serve as backup to the CFO and complete special financial projects as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. At least five years of progressive finance or accounting experience in an industrial environment. Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis. Hands-on knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial close. Experience supporting multi-state operations and consolidated financial reporting. Ability to perform accurately under high-pressure deadlines. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and independent problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 proficiency. Experience with fully integrated ERP systems, preferably within a costing or manufacturing environment. Ability to work on-site and travel up to approximately 20% annually. Stable employment history demonstrating sustained performance and career progression. Work Arrangement This is initially an on-site position. Limited remote flexibility may be considered after successful completion of at least six months of employment, based on performance, business requirements, and management approval. Remote work is not guaranteed. Compensation and Benefits Base salary of $140,000–$160,000. Annual management bonus opportunity of up to 10%. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) with company match. Profit-sharing opportunity. Paid time off and company holidays. Long-term advancement within an international industrial organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uniiited