Senior Supply Chain FP&A Manager

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com).

We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

To learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to www.topconcareers.com.

Summary

Topcon is seeking a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves FP&A expert who thrives in the details while operating at a strategic level. The ideal candidate has manufacturing FP&A expertise and cost accounting knowledge, combined with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable operational insights. This role requires someone who goes beyond reporting results. The FP&A leader will proactively evaluate cost drivers, challenge assumptions, identify improvement opportunities, and partner with manufacturing and operations to support smart, data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, scalability, and profitability. This is a senior-level individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manufacturing and supply chain FP&A activities, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning (LRP) for operations, workforce planning, and capital expenditures.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close analysis, delivering detailed variance reporting and actionable insights.
• Provide end-to-end financial planning and performance management support for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity metrics, inventory valuation, and operational performance drivers to support margin improvement.
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, production, and cost accounting to evaluate cost drivers and identify productivity and savings opportunities.
• Lead financial evaluation of make/buy decisions, capital investments, and operational initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models and pro forma analyses aligned to operational strategy and business trends.
• Prepare and present monthly financial business reviews to senior leadership.
• Serve as the primary FP&A business partner to manufacturing leaders from department managers through SVP level.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects requiring advanced financial modeling and cost analysis.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, MBA desirable but not required
• 5–8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting and inventory management knowledge.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experienced working as FP&A SME for manufacturing cost structures and operational drivers.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Clear communicator who can translate financial insights into business decisions.
• Comfortable partnering with senior leaders.
• Highly hands-on, detail-oriented and execution-focused.
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite, 2 days remote from the Fort Atkinson, WI facility.