Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Brown Machine Group•Beaverton, MI

10d

About The Position

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes. This role partners with executive leadership and operational teams to provide strategic financial insights that drive business performance and support long-term growth. In a manufacturing environment, the Manager of FP&A focuses on operational cost drivers, plant performance, product profitability, and capital investment analysis while building scalable financial planning processes across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis
5+ years of leadership experience managing finance teams
Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and business performance analysis
Advanced Excel and financial systems experience, including ERP platforms and Hyperion
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
Ability to work in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred
Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the annual operating plan, budgeting process, and periodic financial forecasts.
Develop and maintain long-term financial models and strategic plans to support business growth and investment decisions.
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business scenarios, market conditions, and strategic initiatives.
Monitor financial performance against plan and provide recommendations to improve results.
Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews for senior leadership.
Lead detailed variance analysis to identify key drivers of revenue, margin, and operating expenses.
Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting to track company and plant-level performance.
Provide actionable insights into profitability, cost management, and operational efficiency.
Partner with plant leadership, operations, and supply chain teams to analyze production costs, labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption.
Lead analysis of product profitability, pricing strategies, and margin improvement opportunities.
Support evaluation of capital expenditures, automation initiatives, and operational improvement projects.
Monitor key manufacturing performance indicators and support initiatives that drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Lead the development of financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, new product introductions, and market expansion.
Provide financial insight to guide capital allocation and investment decisions.
Support executive leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and business case development.
Develop and enhance financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Implement scalable financial models, reporting tools, and business intelligence solutions.
Ensure alignment between financial planning processes and operational reporting systems.
Drive continuous improvement in financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with accounting, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership.
Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Mentor team members and support their professional development.