Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to provide strong financial leadership for our client's manufacturing operation. This role will guide forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis while partnering with leadership to strengthen profitability and support long-term business goals. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for decision-makers.

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Responsibilities:

• Direct forecasting, annual planning, and budgeting activities to support operational and strategic objectives across the business.

• Evaluate margins, pricing performance, and cost drivers to uncover opportunities that improve profitability.

• Investigate underperforming business areas, determine the financial causes of results, and recommend practical corrective actions.

• Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and align performance targets with the company’s long-range priorities.

• Produce clear financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that help leaders and board-level stakeholders assess results and make informed decisions.

• Design and enhance management reporting tools that deliver timely, actionable insight at multiple levels of the organization.

• Track budget-to-actual results, explain key variances, and identify opportunities for cost control and process discipline.

• Assess financial risks and develop mitigation approaches that protect the business and support sound decision-making.

• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial data, while guiding and developing finance talent within a high-accountability tea

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a comparable finance leadership role.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of cost accounting concepts, margin analysis, financial controls, and applicable financial standards.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and business intelligence or planning tools such as Power BI, Power Pivot, Power Query, Hyperion, OneStream, or Adaptive Insights.
• Experience working with SQL or Microsoft SQL to support financial reporting and analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn financial data into actionable business recommendations.