What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position at Zing Recruiting?
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
Location: Fort Wayne, IN area
We are partnering with a respected client in the Fort Wayne, IN area to identify a strategic and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys turning data into insights, partnering with leadership, and helping drive business growth through sound financial planning and analysis.
In this key leadership role, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting while serving as a trusted business partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and manage ongoing forecasting cycles
- Develop and maintain financial models for strategic initiatives, growth planning, and scenario analysis
- Analyze monthly financial results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to leadership
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, dashboards, and presentations
- Partner with department leaders to evaluate performance, improve efficiency, and optimize costs
- Monitor KPIs and provide variance analysis with actionable insights
- Support long-range planning and business strategy initiatives
- Enhance financial processes, reporting tools, and systems for improved efficiency and accuracy
- Assist with board presentations, executive reporting, and investor communications
- Ensure consistency, integrity, and accuracy of financial data across reporting platforms
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
- MBA or CPA preferred
- 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
- Manufacturing industry experience is a plus
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience with ERP systems and BI/reporting tools preferred
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence decision-making
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
**Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.
Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace