Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

Leggett & Platt•Carthage, MO

10d

About The Position

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking to hire a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead (FP&A) to drive financial performance through forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning. The FP&A Lead will own forecasting processes, financial reporting, and business performance analysis while supporting key strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the organization. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams to align financial targets with operational execution and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Proven experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance role
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain finance
Experience supporting cross-functional planning processes (e.g., S&OP)

Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of short-term and long-range financial forecasts, including monthly forecasts and multi-year strategic plans
Analyze trends, market conditions, and business drivers to identify risks and opportunities
Align financial forecasts with demand planning, sales expectations, and operational capacity
Manage forecasting cycles, ensuring timely updates and accuracy
Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting, including Monthly Business Review (MBR) materials and financial dashboards
Monitor key financial and operational KPIs (e.g., Sales, EBIT, EBITDA, working capital metrics)
Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and provide clear recommendations
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership
Lead or support product costing processes, including inventory valuation methodologies such as FIFO costing
Analyze cost drivers, margins, and pricing performance
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
Support capital planning, budgeting, and long-term financial strategy development
Evaluate business opportunities, including product launches and operational investments
Collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to align financial and operational plans
Participate in S&OP and demand planning processes to ensure alignment across functions
Provide financial guidance to support business decisions and performance improvement
Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and forecasting methodologies
Develop tools and automation to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy
Establish standardized processes and best practices for financial planning