Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of specific components related to annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis.

• Create and maintain financial models for multiple scenarios and conduct what-if analyses.

• Ensure timely and precise reporting of monthly and quarterly performance metrics.

• Craft performance narratives that detail results, key drivers, risks, anticipated outcomes, and suggested actions.

• Collaborate with functional leaders to establish KPIs, enhance driver-based planning, ensure accountability, and monitor corrective measures.

• Evaluate capital investments, significant sales initiatives, new business prospects, and strategic projects.

• Develop materials suitable for decision-making for FP&A leadership, the CFO, the Executive Leadership Team, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Enhance definitions, data sources, ownership, and controls in management reporting.

• Streamline, standardize, digitize, and automate ongoing reporting and analytical processes.

• Responsibly leverage AI to expedite analysis, reporting, variance explanations, trend identification, forecasting workflows, documentation, and repetitive finance tasks.

• Collaborate with business and functional teams to comprehend operational drivers and validate insights.

• Partner with the Global FP&A Director to refine FP&A processes, tools, and communication strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is mandatory.

• 4 to 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or analytics, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis.

• Demonstrated capability to construct integrated financial models and assess pricing, customer opportunities, capital investments, capacity choices, and other strategic initiatives.

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial sectors, multi-site operations, or similarly complex environments is highly preferred.

• Proficient in advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with ERP/BI/planning tools such as Hyperion or Power BI is required.

• Proven track record in process enhancement, automation, and digitization.

• Practical and responsible application of contemporary AI tools within finance workflows.

• Ability to link financial analysis with operational decisions and business results.

• Capability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners without direct authority.

• Proficient in managing competing deadlines on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, intellectual rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.

• High ethical standards, discretion, accountability, and respect for confidential financial and business information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.