FP&A Manager

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is adding a FP&A Manager to their team. They are going through an exciting period of transformation focused on improving operational performance, strengthening financial results, and creating a more efficient and scalable business.

Beyond traditional budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, this individual will take an active role in identifying cost reduction opportunities, evaluating operational performance, and driving initiatives that improve profitability and efficiency across the organization. The ideal FP&A Manager candidate is a proactive business partner who can connect financial data to operational decisions, influence stakeholders, and help translate strategic objectives into measurable financial outcomes.

Cost Optimization & Business Transformation

• Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement, distribution, and other functional leaders to identify, evaluate, and drive cost savings initiatives across the organization.
• Analyze cost structures, spending trends, and operational performance to uncover opportunities for improved efficiencies and profitability.
• Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, and transformation initiatives.
• Establish financial baselines, track savings initiatives, and measure realized financial impact against established targets.
• Monitor project performance and ensure cost savings initiatives deliver sustainable, measurable results.
• Challenge existing processes and spending practices, providing financial insight and recommendations that support better business decisions.
• Support organizational transformation efforts through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development and execution of budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, operational decisions, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Analyze key financial and operational KPIs, translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership.

Operational Business Partnership

• Build strong relationships with operational leaders, serving as a trusted financial partner and advisor.
• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and procurement teams to understand operational challenges and identify financial improvement opportunities.
• Help establish and monitor operational KPIs related to productivity, labor efficiency, material costs, overhead absorption, inventory, and distribution expenses.
• Provide financial support for capital investments, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations in a way that drives accountability and action throughout the organization.

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, operational finance, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost structures, and the financial drivers that influence profitability.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional leaders, particularly within operations, supply chain, procurement, and distribution.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience supporting business transformation, process improvement, or organizational restructuring initiatives is highly desirable.