Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Worthington Steel • Worthington, OH

23h

About The Position

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis oversees reporting, including report development, analysis, and forecasting. This role evaluates business performance, identifies emerging risks, and translates financial and operational results into actionable insights for senior leadership. The Manager leads key elements of forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range planning, and executive performance reporting.

The role develops executive-level reporting and commentary, supports earnings preparation and external reporting, contributes to ad hoc analyses and cross-functional projects, and assists with setting and reporting on variable compensation targets. It also partners with support-function department heads on budgets and expense management, improves reporting processes with the assistance of AI tools, and supports the integration of acquisitions into the financial reporting environment.

Worthington Steel is a metals processor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with approximately 6,000 employees and 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. The company describes a people-first philosophy and a commitment to sustainability, and states that it is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with Oracle, Tagetik, SAP, Hyperion, or similar financial systems.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Track record of process improvement.
• Ability to create visualization tools that allow stakeholders to analyze and interpret large financial data sets.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to interact confidently and lead business discussions with peers, business partners, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive-level reporting and commentary connecting financial results with relevant commercial and operational drivers.
• Support earnings preparation and external reporting by providing financial analysis and business context.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issues.
• Assist in setting short- and long-term variable compensation targets and provide reporting that measures or summarizes attainment of compensation-related metrics.
• Collaborate with support-function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Identify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and team capacity with the assistance of AI tools.
• Support the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environment.

What This Job Offers

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