Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager – Gary Works

This is an onsite leadership position at Gary Works located in Gary, IN, reporting to the Gary Works FP&A Lead.  This individual will lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts embedded with plant operations, enabling them to unlock actionable insights that drive meaningful impact for the business partners they support.  This role will drive organizational impact by analyzing financial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, driving cost-improvement initiatives, strengthening business partnerships, and delivering financial insights that enable strategic decision-making.  This is a highly visible and challenging position that engages with stakeholders across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of plant-facing FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and business impact
• Coach analysts to move beyond reporting and translate financial data into actionable insights that drive real results for their operational business partners
• Serve as a business partner to Gary Works plant leadership, supporting data-driven decision making at all levels of the organization
• Drive accountability and value-creating action through robust variance analysis, leveraging a deep understanding of the manufacturing process and business drivers
• Support the annual operating plan, X Y forecasts, monthly updates, and financial close process for the Gary Works site
• Develop business cases and financial support for capital appropriations and large-scale investments
• Drive process improvements that result in standardization, efficiencies, and effectiveness across the FP&A function
• Develop analysis and presentations to support plant and/or executive leadership, including proactive and insightful commentary on results

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 7 years of experience in FP&A or other data/analysis-intensive fields preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing FP&A teams that deliver insights driving business impact
• Proven ability to build strong business partnerships and influence decisions at the operational and executive level
• Well-developed financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience with Oracle ERP, OneStream, Power BI, or Python is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving abilities, and results-driven, action-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred
• FPAC certification is a plus