FP&A Director ($140K-$180K, Manufacturing + M&A exp req, REMOTE - Must live in N

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req)

Location: REMOTE - must reside in the Metropolitan Northeastern U.S., Chicago, or Detroit

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus (up to 20%) + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: M-F, 45-50 hours/week

Start Date: ASAP

Travel: Quarterly travel required; must live near a major airport

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will support the company’s continued modernization initiatives and upcoming M&A activity. You will own the company’s reporting and analytics infrastructure, supporting departments with data-driven insights and financial analysis. This position requires a leader who is comfortable driving strategic initiatives while also engaging in day-to-day, hands-on FP&A work. Senior consultants from public accounting or advisory firms are encouraged to apply . This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the C‑Suite, Board, and Private Equity partners and will have significant influence on the company’s long-term direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial and operational reports
• Partner with leaders on strategic initiatives and projects
• Perform detailed financial analysis; deliver financial reports
• Identify trends; provide performance insights
• Enhance the company’s financial planning and business intelligence tools
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process with key stakeholders
• Develop presentations for the C‑Suite, Board, and Private Equity firm
• Work across departments to align financial plans with organizational goals
• Analyze market data and internal trends related to revenue, margin growth, and cost performance
• Support the M&A team
• Assist with integration and post‑acquisition monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• 8+ years of finance experience, including 5+ years hands‑on FP&A experience, is required
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience is required
• Proven ability to build and work with three‑statement financial models is required
• M&A exposure is required
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) & ERP is required
• Ability to travel quarterly and reside near a major airport required

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