Financial Planning & Analysis Senior

We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior to join a manufacturing organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position will lead planning and analysis efforts that help leadership understand cost drivers, improve operating performance, and support sound business decisions. The role works closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to turn financial data into practical recommendations that strengthen profitability and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring financial plans reflect operational goals and current business conditions.
• Evaluate product costs, inventory activity, margin performance, and plant results to identify key financial trends and risks.
• Partner with leaders across operations, supply chain, and engineering to uncover opportunities that improve efficiency and reduce spend.
• Build and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, business cases, and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver regular variance analysis and performance reporting, explaining results clearly and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Support pricing, profitability, and cost improvement initiatives with data-driven analysis and actionable insights.
• Contribute to inventory optimization efforts by monitoring cost impacts, working capital trends, and manufacturing performance metrics.Senior
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or financial analysis roles.
• Background in manufacturing finance, including standard costing, inventory valuation, product costing, and variance review.
• Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with enterprise business systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data, spot trends, and influence operational and financial decisions.
• Ability to travel between company locations as needed.
• Experience supporting more than one manufacturing site is preferred.