Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Cynet Systems • Columbus, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager specializes in finance for the client's facility in Columbus, Indiana. The role leads financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions, profitability, and long-term organizational goals. It partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights, identify risks and opportunities, optimize costs and revenue, and support business transformations and supply chain strategies.

The manager leads consolidated monthly and quarterly actuals reporting and variance analysis, investigates data discrepancies and root causes, and ensures corrective actions. The role oversees reporting deliverables such as T-Chart, business unit tariff reporting, headcount reporting, and month-end revenue estimation; manages quarterly forecast cycles and monthly variance and opportunity processes; and leads annual cost guidance and the Line of Business Annual Operating Plan cost roll. It also supports AOP development and simulations in collaboration with Plant Finance, Purchasing, Strategy, Transformation, and Central teams.

The position supervises, coaches, and develops financial analysts; improves processes, tools, and reporting; ensures compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements; and champions AI initiatives to advance Supply Chain Finance capabilities. The schedule is hybrid, Monday through Friday, with a standard eight-hour workday and occasional flexibility to meet reporting deadlines and business needs.

Requirements

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, Chartered Accountant, or similar certification.
• At least 7 years of progressive financial planning, forecasting, and reporting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience, including leading and developing teams and managing direct reports.
• Strong business partnering experience and ability to collaborate across departments and provide insights for operational and strategic decisions.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor clear messages across formats and audiences.
• Leadership and team management skills, including directing and delegating work, removing obstacles, and coaching analysts.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and develop solutions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Results-driven approach and ability to maintain focus on objectives under challenging circumstances.
• Ability to use financial systems effectively, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance for accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule Monday through Friday, with a standard eight-hour workday and occasional flexibility for reporting deadlines and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or supporting AI-driven process improvement initiatives, automation projects, or other continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of accurate forecasts and budgets that support informed decision-making and long-term organizational goals.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, providing leadership with insights into performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with management to identify cost optimization and revenue growth opportunities.
• Design and manage strategic financial analysis initiatives supporting business transformations and competitive positioning.
• Ensure effective use of financial tools to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
• Coach and mentor financial analysts and develop a capable, high-performing team.
• Oversee financial processes to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide insights and recommendations to influence organizational decisions and strategy.
• Lead monthly and quarterly consolidated actuals reporting and variance analysis, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership during operational review forums.
• Investigate variances, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee T-Chart, business unit tariff reporting, headcount reporting, and month-end revenue estimation.
• Manage quarterly forecast cycles and monthly variance and opportunity processes, aligning them with business objectives and supply chain priorities.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, visibility, and spend optimization.
• Collaborate with Plant Finance, Purchasing, Strategy, Transformation, and Central teams to deliver Annual Operating Plans and simulations aligned with global supply chain strategies.
• Lead annual cost guidance and the Annual Operating Plan cost roll for the Line of Business.
• Drive functional excellence across people, processes, and tools to enable accurate and timely reporting.
• Champion AI initiatives to advance Supply Chain Finance capabilities, improve efficiency, and enable insight-driven decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager