Manager, Global FP&A

IDEX Corporation•Denver, CO

1d•$109,800 - $164,600

About The Position

The Global FP&A Manager is a strategic finance leader and business partner responsible for financial planning, forecasting, business performance analysis, and manufacturing cost accounting across the Americas, while supporting global FP&A processes and reporting. The role partners with executive leadership, commercial teams, operations, supply chain, and regional finance leaders to deliver insights, improve profitability, optimize working capital, and support data-driven decisions. It also coordinates and consolidates planning and reporting activities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The role leads Americas financial planning and analysis, including monthly forecasts, financial and operational reporting, business reviews, annual operating plan development, strategic planning, ROI evaluations, and reporting automation. Global support includes coordinating forecasts, actual results, annual operating plans, and strategic planning submissions; supporting regional finance leaders; and improving global FP&A processes and performance management practices. The position also leads inventory and cost accounting for the Denver manufacturing facility, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory controls, and related financial reporting. It manages and develops direct reports and promotes continuous improvement, collaboration, operational excellence, and IDEX values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or operational finance within a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and cost accounting processes.
Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and business partnering skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build partnerships with operations and finance teams.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Strong controllership mindset and high ethical standards.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA/GAAP, or CMA.
Experience working in a global or multi-regional business environment.
Prior leadership or direct people management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial and operational metrics, including Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, Manufacturing Profit, EBITDA, and Working Capital.
Own the monthly forecasting process and identify business risks, opportunities, and key financial drivers.
Prepare and facilitate monthly and quarterly business reviews with executive leadership, including forecast-to-actual, profitability bridge, product and customer mix, pricing, and material inflation analyses.
Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan, including revenue, sourcing and procurement, operations, headcount, and operating expense plans.
Support long-range strategic planning and annual profitability assessments, including 80/20 analysis initiatives.
Evaluate return on investment for capital expenditures, productivity projects, and new product investments.
Develop, enhance, and automate financial reports and dashboards using Power BI and other business intelligence tools.
Deliver financial and operational insights to support executive decision-making.
Coordinate and consolidate monthly forecasts, actual results, Annual Operating Plans, and strategic planning submissions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Report daily performance against forecast, with emphasis on Orders, Sales, and Gross Margin.
Partner with regional finance leaders to standardize reporting, improve forecast accuracy, and strengthen analytical capabilities.
Support global and regional leaders with ad hoc analyses, business cases, and strategic initiatives.
Improve global FP&A processes, reporting tools, and performance management practices.
Coach global Finance partners and promote simplification, automation, and elimination of low-value activities.
Lead inventory accounting and cost accounting activities for the Denver manufacturing facility.
Maintain and improve standard costing methodologies for accurate product costing and financial reporting.
Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, identify root causes, and work with operations leaders on corrective actions.
Oversee cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and annual physical inventory processes.
Monitor inventory valuation, manufacturing performance, and cost trends for operational improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting requirements, and maintain accurate manufacturing and inventory financial data.
Manage, coach, and develop direct report staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, operational excellence, and IDEX values.
Serve as a business partner across finance and operational functions and support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, accountability, and performance.