Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Menasha Corporation•Neenah, WI

About The Position

The Manager, FP&A will lead financial planning, forecasting, and analytical activities to support strategic decision-making across Menasha Packaging. This role partners closely with leadership, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive financial performance, improve cost visibility, and enable profitable growth. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, manufacturing finance experience, and the ability to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
6–10 years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A or corporate finance
Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or industrial environment strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Strong business partnership and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with consolidation and planning (FCCS, PBCS) applications a plus
Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, SAC, or similar) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning
Develop financial models to support business strategy, capital investments, and customer programs
Partner with business leaders to establish financial targets and performance metrics
Ensure alignment between operational plans and financial forecasts
Responsible for compiling S&A annual budget and quarterly forecasts
Analyze monthly financial results, including variance to budget, forecast, and prior year
Identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership
Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs for tracking operational and financial performance
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and reporting processes
Act as a trusted advisor to operations, sales, and supply chain leaders
Support pricing, profitability analysis, and new business opportunities
Provide financial guidance on cost optimization initiatives and productivity efforts
Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
Oversee preparation of management reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership
Improve financial reporting tools, systems, and automation capabilities
Ensure data integrity across financial systems and reporting platforms