FP&A Analyst

Company Description

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help.

Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC based in New Richmond, Wisconsin is part of the Syntegon Group. We provide innovative, seamless, high-tech packaging solutions for the food industry. The location specializes in a range of packaging equipment solutions - like horizontal flow wrappers, bag closing and sealers, and robotic pick-place-machines. The city of New Richmond is known as "The City Beautiful". It is an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented FP&A & BI Analyst to join our Finance team at our manufacturing facility. This role combines financial planning and analysis responsibilities with ownership of business intelligence and data analytics initiatives within the finance function.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial planning, combined with advanced MS Power BI and data analytics capabilities. This individual will help modernize reporting processes, strengthen KPI governance, and deliver actionable insights to both Finance and Operations leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain MS Power BI dashboards and reporting tools for Finance and Operations
• Automate recurring reporting and improve reporting efficiency across the finance function
• Build and maintain data models and ensure consistency of financial and operational data
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to support decision-making
• Strengthen KPI tracking and governance across the manufacturing site
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data used in reporting
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and reduce manual work
• Support the introduction of new technologies, and analytical tools within the finance processes
• Act as the key analytical partner to the Controller and operations leadership
• Partner with Operations and other functions to analyze business drivers and financial results
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards and presentations to the site leadership team
• Support the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts, and month end closing processes
• Partner with the cost accounting team to monitor and analyze production variances
• Support cost structure analysis, standard cost updates, and cost roll process
• Collaborate with Operations to analyze inventory levels, trends, obsolescence risks, and support working capital optimization initiatives
• Lead material cost variance analysis and reporting in collaboration with the Supply Chain team

Qualifications

Basic Requirements                                                                                                

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field
• Strong experience in FP&A and cost accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI or Tableau (dashboard development, data modeling, DAX)
• Strong MS Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools
• Experience working with ERP SAP 4/HANA
• Exposure to automation or finance digitalization initiatives
• Experience improving reporting systems or BI solutions
• Minimum 5 years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs, cost drivers, and operational performance metrics

Additional Information

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $110,000.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits.

We Care about your Well-Being

At Syntegon, the welfare of our employees is a top priority.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal growth from day one, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.