Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Summary Connect Search is hiring a FP&A Manager in Waukesha. Responsibilities Lead financial planning processes for Operations and Supply Chain, including AOP, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning Provide clear visibility into budgets, spend, and performance to drive informed decision-making Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into financial targets and actionable plans Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing, cost optimization, and growth initiatives Track and report performance against AOP targets, holding leaders accountable to commitments Deliver actionable insights on key metrics, including: Revenue per employee, Margin performance, Working capital, Cost to serve Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to identify and validate 2% of COGS annual cost savings Support plant and supply chain leaders with financial analysis to improve productivity and profitability Lead development and optimization of Power BI dashboards to enable real-time, data-driven insights Act as data steward for the organization and develop and grow internal AI tools to drive analytical insight and FP&A reporting efficiency. Drive improvements in financial reporting, data integrity, and system capabilities Support ERP initiatives, including SAP implementations, ensuring accurate and scalable financial reporting Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to align data, reporting, and system integration efforts Identify and execute opportunities to streamline reporting and planning processes Support acquisition integrations by aligning financial data, systems, and reporting structures Serve as a key contributor to finance transformation and BI journey Act as a steward of financial data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across functions Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team (1 direct report) Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership Elevate team capabilities in financial analysis, systems, and storytelling Ensure alignment with corporate finance on reporting standards, controls, and governance Maintain strong financial discipline and compliance across all processes Qualifications 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience Strong experience supporting Operations and/or Supply Chain Finance Demonstrated ownership of FP&A processes (planning, forecasting, reporting) Experience in a multi-entity or multi-business unit environment Minimum 3 years of SAP experience Experience working within a publicly traded company Proven track record of business partnering that drives measurable financial performance Experience with M&A integrations and financial alignment Experience building, growing and maintaining AI tools for finance applications. Strong systems orientation, including BI/reporting tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Connect Search, LLC