What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position at Ainsley Search Group?
Title: Global FP&A Manager
About the Role
Out client is a global manufacturing organization is seeking an FP&A Manager to serve as a key financial business partner supporting a high-tech, product-driven portfolio within its operations. This role integrates financial insight with product strategy, cost management, operational performance, and commercial decision-making.
Working cross-functionally with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering, this individual will ensure financial considerations are embedded throughout the product lifecycle, from sourcing and production to pricing, product mix optimization, and long-range planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Partnering
- Act as the primary finance partner to product leadership, advising on strategy, performance, and risk management
- Partner with Product Management to support portfolio decisions including product launches, discontinuations, and margin improvement initiatives
- Provide financial guidance on pricing strategy, deal reviews, and commercial trade-offs
- Drive alignment across Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain to support business objectives
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
- Own forecasting and budgeting for the product portfolio, including revenue, volume, cost of goods sold, margin, and cost improvement initiatives
- Deliver monthly performance analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
- Partner with Supply Chain to incorporate demand planning into financial projections
- Track financial performance across the full product lifecycle
Costing & Margin Optimization
- Analyze product-level profitability including material, labor, overhead, and yield impacts
- Lead standard cost updates and cost roll-ups
- Provide insight into sourcing strategies, make-versus-buy decisions, and manufacturing footprint changes
- Evaluate financial impact of product and process improvements
Decision Support & Analysis
- Develop models for volume, pricing, cost fluctuations, and strategic scenarios
- Support business cases for new product launches and capital investments
- Quantify financial impact of continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
- Contribute to long-range planning including capacity, automation, and product roadmap development
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- MBA, CPA, or similar certification preferred
- 7 years of experience in FP&A or manufacturing finance
- Experience supporting product-focused or operational finance functions strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, costing, and product lifecycle economics
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
- Experience with ERP and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, JD Edwards or similar)
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000