Regional FP&A Analyst

Vesuvius•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional FP&A Analyst will lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and working capital management, while delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. This position requires strong business acumen, comfort operating with ambiguity, and the ability to independently manage complex financial processes, including month‑end close, freight and logistics, and cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

Requirements

7–10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience with full P&L ownership and working capital management.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Solid understanding of inventory, accounts receivable, and cash flow dynamics.
Experience supporting month‑end close and executive‑level financial reporting.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
ERP experience required, with JDE and/or SAP strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and influence cross‑functional partners.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Power BI or similar analytics tools strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary owner of the Business Unit P&L, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, operating expenses, and operating income.
Act as the lead finance partner to Business Unit leadership, providing proactive insights on performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
Drive accountability for financial results through clear variance explanations and data‑driven recommendations.
Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long‑range strategic plans for the Business Unit.
Perform detailed variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key business drivers and corrective actions.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to manage and optimize operating expense budgets.
Support scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Serve as a key finance contact during the month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results.
Review and reconcile inventory, AR, and other working capital accounts.
Prepare and deliver executive‑level monthly review packages in PowerPoint, clearly communicating financial performance, trends, and key insights to senior leadership.
Leverage Power BI and other analytics tools to enhance reporting, automate processes, and improve data visibility.
Continuously identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and efficiency across FP&A and reporting activities.
Improve forecast accuracy through better data, assumptions, and modeling techniques.
Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to analyze the financial impact of freight, logistics, and inventory management.
Monitor key manufacturing cost drivers and their impact on profitability and cash flow.
Own and report on Working Capital (TWC), including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams to improve inventory turns, AR collections, and overall cash conversion.
Analyze working capital drivers and develop insights to improve cash flow and balance sheet efficiency.