Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

We are seeking for our client a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead forecasting reporting and financial analysis for centralized support functions within a manufacturing organization. This role partners with senior leadership division finance teams and operational leaders to improve planning profitability and decision making.

• Provide financial support to Program Management Engineering Supply Chain Quality and Tooling.
• Develop forecasts and budgets analyze variances and recommend improvements to productivity and financial performance.
• Partner with Program Management to assess program demand and profitability.
• Establish consistent reporting for cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support accurate accounting and analysis for programs under contract accounting.
• Evaluate capital investments supply chain decisions and new programs with division finance teams.
• Improve forecasting and planning models across the finance organization.
• Analyze staffing and resource needs inventory plant productivity product mix and program profitability.
• Present clear findings and recommendations to functional and senior leaders.
• Lead a team of one to five finance professionals.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education experience and training.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing finance accounting and analysis.
• At least five years of experience managing a finance team included within the overall experience requirement.
• Strong financial modeling Excel PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships across finance and operations and turn detailed analysis into practical recommendations.
• MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.