What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position at New York Technology Partners?
FP&A Manager
Our firm has been retained by a top American electronics manufacturer to recruit an experienced FP&A Manager. This stable and growing Syracuse company has been in business for more than 40 years. We’re looking for someone with FP&A experience at a manufacturer.
Reporting to the CFO, the FP&A Manager is responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes. This role provides strategic insights and financial guidance to senior management to drive informed business decisions, optimize performance, and support growth initiatives. The FP&A Manager also partners with cross-functional teams to integrate financial perspectives into Demand Forecasting and the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
High-level deliverables include
• Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts, analyzing variances against actual results.
• Prepare and deliver financial performance reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership.
• Develop financial models to evaluate business cases, investments, and strategic initiatives, and more specifically for New Product Introduction.
• Partner with functional leader to understand key drivers of revenue, cost, and profitability. Identify and communicate key risks and opportunities to management.
• Responsible for managing Sales representatives plan and commissions, sales incentive plan, Customer programs and Pricing.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, ensuring alignment between financial projections and operational plans.
• Support and help lead the S&OP process by providing financial insights, scenario analyses, and performance metrics to improve demand-supply balance and inventory management.
• Implement process improvements, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency of FP&A activities.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance requirements as needed.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Labor Category – Exempt/Permanent
• Expected schedule – Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• Office environment.
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CFA preferred).
• Experience working for a manufacturer----electronics is a plus.
• 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, business drivers, and industry benchmarks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with BI/ERP systems a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and present complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Strong business partnering and influencing skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
Compensation and Benefits
The company offers a very competitive salary, annual bonus, 401K contribution, and generous health and PTO benefits.
Salary : $120,000 - $135,000