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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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