Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req)

Director Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req)
Location: REMOTE - must reside in the Metropolitan Northeastern U.S. Chicago or Detroit
Salary: $140000 - $180000 Annual Bonus (up to 20%) Benefits
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision HSA FSA Life Insurance 401k Holidays PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F 45-50 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Travel: Quarterly travel required; must live near a major airport

Director Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req)

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO this role will support the companys continued modernization initiatives and upcoming M&A activity. You will own the companys reporting and analytics infrastructure supporting departments with data-driven insights and financial analysis. This position requires a leader who is comfortable driving strategic initiatives while also engaging in day-to-day hands-on FP&A work. Senior consultants from public accounting or advisory firms are encouraged to apply. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the C-Suite Board and Private Equity partners and will have significant influence on the companys long-term direction.

Director Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly financial and operational reports
Partner with leaders on strategic initiatives and projects
Perform detailed financial analysis; deliver financial reports
Identify trends; provide performance insights
Enhance the companys financial planning and business intelligence tools
Create performance dashboards
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process with key stakeholders
Develop presentations for the C-Suite Board and Private Equity firm
Work across departments to align financial plans with organizational goals
Analyze market data and internal trends related to revenue margin growth and cost performance
Support the M&A team
Evaluate acquisition targets conduct financial due diligence
Assist with integration and post-acquisition monitoring

Director Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Qualifications

Bachelors Degree is required
8 years of finance experience including 5 years hands-on FP&A experience is required
Manufacturing or industrial industry experience is required
Proven ability to build and work with three-statement financial models is required
M&A exposure is required
Experience with business intelligence tools (ex: Power BI) & ERP is required
Ability to travel quarterly and reside near a major airport required