Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

We are seeking, for our client, a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead forecasting, reporting and financial analysis for centralized support functions within a manufacturing organization. This role partners with senior leadership, division finance teams and operational leaders to improve planning, profitability and decision making.

• Provide financial support to Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Tooling.
• Develop forecasts and budgets, analyze variances, and recommend improvements to productivity and financial performance.
• Partner with Program Management to assess program demand and profitability.
• Establish consistent reporting for cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support accurate accounting and analysis for programs under contract accounting.
• Evaluate capital investments, supply chain decisions and new programs with division finance teams.
• Improve forecasting and planning models across the finance organization.
• Analyze staffing and resource needs, inventory, plant productivity, product mix and program profitability.
• Present clear findings and recommendations to functional and senior leaders.
• Lead a team of one to five finance professionals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing finance, accounting and analysis.
• At least five years of experience managing a finance team, included within the overall experience requirement.
• Strong financial modeling, Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships across finance and operations and turn detailed analysis into practical recommendations.
• MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.