FP&A Manager
Consultative Search Group
Job Description
Job Description
A rapidly evolving manufacturing organization is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis efforts supporting two plant operations and a growing finance team.
This is a highly strategic and hands-on role responsible for building structure, developing budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting costing analysis, and helping leadership drive operational and financial decision-making across the organization.
The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing finance experience, understands standard costing, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and can mentor and develop a growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis initiatives across multiple plant locations
- Manage and mentor a team including Cost Accountants and Financial Analysts
- Develop and improve FP&A structure, reporting, and analytical processes
- Partner closely with operations, plant leadership, and executive management on strategic initiatives
- Support product costing analysis including materials, labor, margin, and profitability modeling
- Analyze operational and financial performance trends and provide actionable business insights
- Assist with development of KPIs, dashboards, forecasting tools, and financial reporting packages
- Support ERP and systems transition initiatives as needed
- Drive process improvements and help establish scalable finance infrastructure
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
- 7+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, or cost accounting experience within manufacturing environments
- 2+ years of supervisory or management experience required
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and standard costing
- Manufacturing and plant finance experience required
- Advanced Excel and spreadsheet modeling skills required
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage, Dynamics/Navision, or similar platforms preferred
- Experience supporting ERP systems and evolving finance infrastructures preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and business partnership skills
Environment:
- Fully onsite role based in Santa Ana, CA
- Company has experienced significant operational transformation and growth
- Opportunity to build processes and make meaningful impact
- Collaborative leadership team focused on modernization and scalability
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