FP&A Manager

A rapidly evolving manufacturing organization is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis efforts supporting two plant operations and a growing finance team.

This is a highly strategic and hands-on role responsible for building structure developing budgeting and forecasting processes supporting costing analysis and helping leadership drive operational and financial decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing finance experience understands standard costing enjoys building processes from the ground up and can mentor and develop a growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting forecasting financial modeling and analysis initiatives across multiple plant locations
• Manage and mentor a team including Cost Accountants and Financial Analysts
• Develop and improve FP&A structure reporting and analytical processes
• Partner closely with operations plant leadership and executive management on strategic initiatives
• Support product costing analysis including materials labor margin and profitability modeling
• Analyze operational and financial performance trends and provide actionable business insights
• Assist with development of KPIs dashboards forecasting tools and financial reporting packages
• Support ERP and systems transition initiatives as needed
• Drive process improvements and help establish scalable finance infrastructure

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting or related field required
• 7 years of progressive FP&A finance or cost accounting experience within manufacturing environments
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience required
• Strong experience with budgeting forecasting financial modeling and standard costing
• Manufacturing and plant finance experience required
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet modeling skills required
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage Dynamics/Navision or similar platforms preferred
• Experience supporting ERP systems and evolving finance infrastructures preferred
• Strong communication leadership and business partnership skills

Environment:

• Fully onsite role based in Santa Ana CA
• Company has experienced significant operational transformation and growth
• Opportunity to build processes and make meaningful impact
• Collaborative leadership team focused on modernization and scalability

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