Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manufacturing leads an organization's budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, providing strategic insights to senior leadership to drive business performance. They manage the annual operating plan (AOP), monthly rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, while mentoring a finance team and collaborating across departments to align financial goals with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes; develop long-range financial plans.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; generate management reporting packages and dashboards (EBITDA, revenue, cost).
- Decision Support: Partner with C-suite and department leaders, providing data-driven insights to guide operational decisions.
- Process Improvement: Drive efficiencies in financial modeling and reporting tools.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of analysts.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Generally 10+ years in finance or accounting, with significant management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and modeling software.
- Competencies: Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.