Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Benskin Talent Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for a well-established, family-founded manufacturer in the St. Louis metro east area. Our client has been in business for more than 60 years and operates three manufacturing plants. A private equity sponsor acquired the company in late 2024, and it is growing quickly under new ownership. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO. The current leader in the seat is being promoted into a supply chain leadership role, which is exactly the kind of growth path this company offers its finance talent. The CFO describes it as a "Swiss army knife" finance role: you will own pricing and costing, lead the annual budget and reforecasting, and play a central part in the company's move to Power BI. What you will do Lead oversight of the pricing and costing function, including two direct reports, and step in on troubleshooting when the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual pricing cycles need it Lead the financial side of RFPs and large customer opportunities, partnering with commercial leadership on pricing strategy and margin targets Own the annual budgeting process and drive the company's move from periodic reforecasts to a monthly reforecasting cadence, with a focus on operational and plant budgets Maintain costing models and margin analysis across products and customers, and partner with operations, sales, and product teams on cost drivers and profitability Build financial models for new products, pricing changes, investments, and business cases Play a lead role in migrating the company's BI environment to Power BI so that leaders across the business can self serve their own data Deliver financial reporting and dashboards focused on performance and profitability for the executive team and the private equity sponsor Lead and mentor a small finance team and help bridge long-tenured employees and newer hires as the company matures What we are looking for Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA a plus Seven or more years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibility Hands-on experience in pricing strategy, product costing, margin management, or commercial finance. This is a must Manufacturing background required; food or protein manufacturing strongly preferred Experience leading an annual budget and reforecast cycle Strong financial modeling skills, advanced Excel, and solid ERP proficiency; comfortable working within a mature, customized ERP environment Power BI or comparable BI tool experience; experience with a BI migration is a real plus Experience in a private equity-backed company, or a clear understanding of sponsor reporting expectations, is a strong plus Commodity exposure, including an understanding of market fluctuations and cost impacts, is a plus A collaborative, resourceful style: someone who can work cross-functionally with commercial and operations leaders, bring new perspective without alienating a long-tenured team, and get everyone rowing in the same direction Compensation and benefits Base salary in the range of $130,000 to $165,000, depending on experience 15% annual bonus target with the ability to pay out up to 200% of target; bonus eligibility is limited to a small group of leaders in the company Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off Title is flexible for the right candidate Work environment This is an in-office role at the company's corporate headquarters on the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro area. The company offers flexibility for appointments and personal needs, but candidates should expect to be on site. #J-18808-Ljbffr Benskin Talent Partners