Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Viaflex, Inc. • Sioux Falls, SD

109d

About The Position

The Finance Manager – FP&A will play a key leadership role in driving financial strategy and decision-making for Viaflex. This position is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis to ensure the organization achieves its growth, operational efficiency, and strategic objectives. The Finance Manager will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide clear, actionable insights that guide business decisions, optimize profitability, and improve financial processes. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, as well as the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in progressive financial planning and analytics, ideally within plastics or manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Additional experience engaging cross functional team members at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational priorities.
• Develop and maintain multi-year financial plans to support long-term business strategy.
• Monitor actual performance vs. budget, analyzing variances and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive improvement.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to operational leaders, including raw material cost analysis and key business driver insights.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate growth opportunities and ensure financial sustainability of strategic initiatives.
• Build and oversee advanced financial models to assess business performance, profitability, and capital expenditures.
• Deliver clear, data-driven financial reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking for senior leadership and board-level review.
• Conduct detailed ad hoc analyses to support pricing strategies, cost optimization, and resource allocation decisions.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, procurement, and other departments to improve financial transparency and data accuracy.
• Identify and communicate key financial drivers and operational metrics to optimize performance.
• Support strategic initiatives such as M&A evaluations, capital investment projects, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide financial leadership for complex decision-making, including scenario planning and risk assessment.
• Lead initiatives to streamline financial processes, reporting, and analytics for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Maximize the use of ERP, BI, and CRM systems to enhance reporting and automate workflows.
• Champion the implementation of advanced analytics tools and automation to improve data-driven decision-making.
• Establish and maintain best practices for financial management and operational reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Workplace flexibility policies.
• Paid time off (PTO) benefits.
• Education assistance.
• Onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees