FP&A Analyst Manufacturing

FP&A Analyst – Manufacturing

Join a Global Manufacturing Organization Establishing Its First U.S. Manufacturing Operation

An established global manufacturing organization is launching its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is seeking an FP&A Analyst with manufacturing experience to support financial planning, cost analysis, budgeting, and operational performance.

This position offers an opportunity to become involved in the startup and growth of a new manufacturing operation while working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, and global finance leadership.

We are seeking someone with a strong foundation in manufacturing finance, product costing, and financial analysis, ideally with 4–8 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with manufacturing teams, analyzing financial performance, and helping establish financial processes as the operation develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial planning activities for the U.S. manufacturing operation.
• Perform manufacturing cost analysis, including product costing, standard costs, cost rolls, and variance analysis.
• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor expenses, overhead, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, and operational performance analysis.
• Partner with plant Operations and Supply Chain teams to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities for financial improvement.
• Assist with inventory valuation, cost tracking, and manufacturing-related financial reporting.
• Monitor operating expenses, capital expenditures (CAPEX), and budget performance.
• Support cash flow analysis and working capital reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions and profitability analysis.
• Assist with the development of financial processes, reporting tools, and internal controls for the new U.S. operation.
• Collaborate with global finance leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Utilize ERP systems and Excel to analyze financial data and improve reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills

• Approximately 4–8 years of accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with manufacturing cost accounting, product costing, or operational financial analysis.
• Understanding of standard costing, manufacturing variances, inventory, and production-related financial reporting.
• Experience supporting budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to manufacturing and non-financial personnel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in packaging, paper products, consumer goods, or other manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and manufacturing accounting practices.
• Experience with ERP implementations, system transitions, or establishing new reporting processes.
• Experience with EPICOR Kinetic is beneficial but not required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with financial data but also understands how manufacturing operations function.

The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing production costs, working with manufacturing leadership, and translating financial information into practical recommendations.

This role requires someone who can work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and adapt to an evolving manufacturing environment.

Previous people-management experience is not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to participate in the startup of a new U.S. manufacturing operation backed by an established international organization.

You will gain exposure to manufacturing operations, financial planning, cost accounting, and global financial reporting while helping develop the processes that will support the facility's future growth.

The company will provide support and training from its international finance organization, including training on its EPICOR Kinetic ERP system.

This opportunity may be particularly appealing to someone currently working as a Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing Financial Analyst, Cost Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant, or FP&A Analyst who is interested in expanding their manufacturing finance experience.