Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
About The Position
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Creation Technologies is seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team in St. Peter, MN. This is a fully on-site role, partnering closely with operational and site leadership to drive financial performance and support key business decisions. The role will lead monthly financial reviews, forecasting, and the annual operating plan while delivering complex financial analysis and modeling that provides clear, data-driven insights. In this highly collaborative position, you will work alongside cross-functional stakeholders to enhance financial visibility, improve processes, and strengthen the overall finance environment. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, enjoys influencing strategy, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement through strong partnerships and impactful communication.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in an FP&A or a related accounting role.
- Experience in a global manufacturing and supply chain environment.
- Deep understanding of financial budgeting and forecasting concepts and modeling.
- A team player who is collaborative and receptive to ideas from others and works effectively across functions to identify and resolve critical issues.
- A creative, yet pragmatic, problem solver who is hands-on as and detail oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Standard costing environment preferred.
- Experience working with a SaaS CPM Solution such as Adaptive Planning, Hyperion, etc.
- Oracle experience a plus.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong continuous improvement mindset.
- Understanding of financial budgeting and forecasting concepts and modeling.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prepare monthly BU financial reviews by working across functions, businesses, and groups to compile and analyze P&L, Balance Sheet, and Free Cash Flow results, highlighting key trends.
- Monitor and communicate financial and operational trends to assess potential business impacts and provide “what if” scenario analysis.
- Act as a financial steward by identifying areas of underperformance and recommending actions to support revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost savings.
- Prepare financial forecasts and assist in long-range planning with BU partners and regional/enterprise teams to support business objectives.
- Provide BU teams with cost tracking, variance analysis, budget support, and inventory control analytics to guide manufacturing process improvements.
- Review and analyze cycle count and physical inventory results to maintain accuracy and control.
- Research customer profiles and market conditions to provide input on product pricing strategies.
- Collaborate with finance disciplines such as controllership, analytics, systems, and continuous improvement to support overall business performance.
- Assist in developing and updating policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
