Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

US Farathane • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

US Farathane is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This highly visible leadership role shapes business decisions, strengthens plant-level financial performance, and identifies opportunities to improve margins and cash flow. The position works closely with executive, manufacturing, finance, and commercial leaders to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business strategies.

The Director leads plant financial staff and oversees plant-level controlling and accounting activities, including cost accounting, general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, bills-of-materials analysis, and margin analysis. The role offers the opportunity to influence financial and operational performance throughout a manufacturing organization, work with senior leadership and plant teams, guide planning and investment decisions, and turn financial analysis into measurable business action.

Requirements

• Three or more years of financial planning experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation and the transactional implications of material management.
• Proven leadership capabilities and ability to effectively manage a global team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, hands-on approach to new challenges.
• Ability to manage projects from initial planning through completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly and annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Review monthly financial results and drive actions to improve margins and cash flow.
• Assess the accuracy of financial results and prepare performance reporting for the executive team in partnership with the Corporate Controller.
• Analyze plant performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical trends.
• Lead and support financial staff across the organization's manufacturing plants.
• Review operational capital expenditure recommendations using projected return-on-investment calculations.
• Evaluate financial and operational risks and develop plans to mitigate exposure.
• Analyze labor costs, material costs, manufacturing overhead, bills of materials, and inventory levels.
• Partner with manufacturing, finance, and commercial leaders to identify issues and drive timely resolutions.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and internal-control weaknesses, then lead corrective actions.
• Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory each month.
• Review and update standard overhead rates and labor costs as needed.
• Evaluate internal controls to help safeguard company assets and support accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with special projects and other strategic business initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Job promotional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed