Senior Finance Manager - FP&A / Controlling

The Senior Finance Manager – FP&A / Controlling is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role located in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, CA.; responsible for owning the company’s financial planning, reporting, and performance management processes. This individual will lead a small team while actively developing models, reports, and analyses. A key focus is driving the finance function’s role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align forecasts and expectations across Sales, Operations, and Executive Management. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, operational insight, and leadership capability to help the business scale profitably. This is a site-based role located in San Diego, CA (Otay Mesa). Relocation assistance is not available. Responsibilities Lead the finance function's participation in the S&OP process Ensure alignment between sales forecasts, operational plans, and financial targets Translate sales pipeline and production capacity plans into financial projections Partner with Sales and Operations leadership to reconcile financial expectations with business reality Actively build financial models, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses — not just supervise Own the development and delivery of the monthly reporting package including P&L, KPI dashboards, and variance commentary Dive deep into data to support daily operational and strategic decisions Team Management Lead, develop, and mentor a team of financial analysts/controllers Set goals, assign responsibilities, and ensure quality output and accountability Cultivate a high-performance, collaborative culture within the controlling team Monthly Reporting & Analysis Actively build financial models, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses Dive deep into data to support daily operational and strategic decisions Provide executive-ready reports and insights to support decision-making Analyze actuals vs. budget/forecast and communicate key drivers and trends Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes Consolidate inputs from across the organization and ensure alignment with strategic objectives Develop financial models and tools to support scenario planning and long-range forecasting Cost Control & Profitability Monitor cost trends across departments, projects, and product lines Identify cost-saving opportunities and partner with department leaders on implementation Track and analyze gross margin, overhead allocation, and cost center performance Internal Controls & Audit Support Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and approval workflows Partner with accounting on internal and external audits, providing necessary data and analysis Support the development of documentation for key processes and control testing Process Improvement & Systems Enhance FP&A and controlling processes to improve speed, accuracy, and visibility Drive automation and reporting improvements using BI tools and ERP systems Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system is strongly preferred Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred), or equivalent education and work experience required 6+ years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, or corporate finance Strong command of financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management Advanced Excel modeling skills; proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) SAP experience preferred Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable working with executive teams CPA or CMA designation is a plus Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance paid at 100% for employees Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off + Holidays, 401(k) plan with employer matching Life insurance and disability coverage Hybrid schedule based on role Employee Assistance Plan and more This position is site-based in San Diego, CA and requires regular on-site presence. Relocation assistance is not offered for this role. The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $160,000 plus bonus potential; however, ODU considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. ODU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr ODU-USA