Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Gradiant Corporation Woburn, United States

Function: Finance

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join our finance organization and support strategic planning, business performance management, and operational finance activities across the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial planning & analysis within large, matrixed organizations, preferably in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, business partnering experience, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and collaborating cross-functionally with operations, commercial, supply chain, and executive leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly outlook processes across assigned business functions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, strategic initiatives, and scenario analysis.
• Partner with functional leaders to validate assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.
• Work with JV Partners and their finance team to drive discussion during the close on business performance and variance vs. budget and forecast.

KPI Management & Business Performance

• Develop, consolidate, and monitor key business and financial KPIs.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting business performance.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to finance and operational leadership.
• Support monthly business reviews and management reporting processes.
• Drive metrics discussion with JV Partners and JV Finance teams as part of monthly close and include the KPI ad metrics in regional reporting.

Operational Finance Support

• Partner closely with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify productivity and margin improvement opportunities.
• Support working capital initiatives and operational performance tracking.
• Provide operational finance support to JV Partners as required.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within FP&A processes and reporting structures.
• Support automation and standardization of reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
• Promote best practices in planning, reporting, and financial governance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and IT teams.
• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to operational leaders.
• Support ad hoc projects and corporate finance initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, operational finance, or commercial finance.
• Experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or multinational organizations preferred.
• Strong exposure to KPI reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience working within matrixed organizations and supporting cross-functional teams.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA required.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP-based reporting environments and financial consolidation processes.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site operations or global business environments.
• Exposure to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive operational insights and business performance improvements.
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and presenting financial insights clearly and effectively.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.