What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position at Milliner Talent Solutions?
Position Overview
A growing manufacturing company in Indianapolis area is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to support financial planning, operational analysis, and strategic decision-making across the business. This role will partner closely with operations, supply chain, accounting, and executive leadership to drive financial performance, improve reporting visibility, and support long-term business growth initiatives.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, operational finance, and business analytics.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
- Analyze financial and operational performance across manufacturing operations, supply chain, inventory, and business units
- Partner with operations leadership to identify cost savings opportunities and improve profitability
- Develop and maintain KPI reporting related to labor, production, inventory, freight, margins, and operating expenses
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and executive-level presentations
- Support month-end close processes through variance analysis and financial commentary
- Analyze manufacturing variances, standard costing, and operational trends
- Build financial models to support pricing, capital investments, staffing, and strategic initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership teams
- Assist with process improvements related to reporting, forecasting, and financial systems
- Drive data-driven decision-making through actionable financial insights and analytics
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 5 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or operational finance experience
- Prior manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Strong communication skills with ability to partner across departments and leadership levels
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting/BI tools
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, supply chain, or cost accounting functions
- Experience with inventory analysis, standard costing, and operational KPIs
Salary : $115,000 - $145,000