Manager of Financial Planning

About the Company:

Our client is a leading North American manufacturer that support high-reliability and mission-critical applications. Its products are used across industries such as aerospace and defense, medical technology, semiconductors, industrial equipment, and high-performance commercial electronics.

The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada and focuses on producing complex, high-performance circuit boards. Its growth strategy centers on operational excellence, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and strategic acquisitions to expand capacity and deliver innovative solutions to customers in highly regulated and technology-driven markets

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of financial planning and analysis experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or operational environments preferred.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or CFA is a plus.

Skills

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI preferred).
• Working knowledge of Power Query and basic SQL.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Ability to build scalable reporting solutions and automate manual processes.

Compliance Requirement
This position requires compliance with ITAR regulations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

The FP&A Manager supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across the organization. This highly visible role partners with corporate leadership and operational teams to provide insights that drive business performance. The role also focuses on improving financial reporting, data infrastructure, and scalable analytics within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analyze financial results, track KPIs, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership and the board.
• Partner with operations and sales teams to evaluate performance and improve profitability.
• Develop automated reporting and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Extract and structure financial and operational data from ERP systems.
• Write and maintain SQL queries to support reporting and analysis.
• Build scalable reporting models and improve data quality and accessibility.
• Perform manufacturing and operational analysis including cost, margin, and productivity metrics.
• Support treasury activities such as cash forecasting and debt tracking.
• Assist with financial integration of acquired businesses into reporting processes.