Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Salary: DOE Competitive Base Salary + Bonus+ Full Benefits Skills: FP&A, SAP, JD Edwards, Budgeting, Financial Reports, KPIs, SAP Implementation About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity Join a leading organization in the manufacturing sector committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. This opportunity offers you a critical, hands‑on role in shaping financial strategy and supporting business continuity during a major SAP implementation. As the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will collaborate with leaders and cross‑functional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis, ensuring business objectives are achieved in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities Lead the regional budgeting process by partnering with functional and site leaders to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals. Prepare and maintain financial forecasts, updating regularly to reflect changes in business and market dynamics. Analyze actual performance versus budget to identify and communicate key variances and trends. Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership for informed decision‑making. Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for various stakeholders. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring consistency and accuracy of data. Support business strategy with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and evaluation of investments and business cases. Drive improvements and standardization in financial reporting processes, supporting the SAP implementation. Must-Have Skills Proven experience managing FP&A and financial reporting processes within a business environment. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related discipline. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency. Hands‑on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. Excellent analytical, business partnering, and project management abilities. Demonstrated ability to support decision‑making with actionable financial insights. Nice-to-Have Skills Advanced credentials such as CPA, CFA, or MBA. Prior experience in the manufacturing industry. Familiarity with JD Edwards and other ERP/reporting tools. Strong skills in financial modeling and scenario planning. Experience supporting large‑scale system implementations, particularly SAP. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and standardization initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talently