Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Valvoline Global•Lexington, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Valvoline Global Operations is seeking a Senior Manager, FP&A to join their Corporate FP&A function. This strategic finance leader will be responsible for shaping and leading enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and performance management processes. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role is critical in defining financial planning strategies, driving enterprise alignment to financial objectives, and delivering actionable insights that influence executive decision-making and long-term value creation. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and organizational influence, owning the design, governance, and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and rolling forecast processes at an enterprise level. The Senior Manager will lead a team and influence a broader matrixed finance organization, ensuring consistency, rigor, and transparency across all planning activities. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, shaping financial narratives, and driving continuous improvement in FP&A capabilities, processes, and systems. Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY, and they prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office schedule (3 days per week), but offer a full relocation package for non-local qualified candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
Significant experience leading enterprise planning processes (AOP, LRP, forecasting)
Demonstrated success influencing senior leadership and driving enterprise-level decisions
Proven people leadership experience with the ability to develop talent and lead through others
Experience in global, multi-site, manufacturing, or consumer products environments strongly preferred
Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management at an enterprise level
Advanced financial modeling, scenario planning, and analytical capabilities
Strong business acumen with an understanding of operational and commercial drivers
Expertise in financial systems, ERP platforms, and planning tools (SAP, S4, BPC, Power BI, etc.)
Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills
Ability to lead through ambiguity and manage multiple, complex priorities
High level of integrity and sound judgment in decision-making
Ability to work extended hours during key planning cycles (AOP, LRP, forecasts, month-end close)
Travel required up to 10–15% for leadership meetings, planning sessions, and business reviews

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Own and lead the design, execution, and continuous evolution of enterprise-wide AOP, LRP, and rolling forecast processes.
Establish planning frameworks, assumptions, and governance that align financial outcomes with corporate strategy.
Drive enterprise-wide alignment across functions, ensuring consistency in financial targets, methodologies, and execution.
Provide forward-looking insights that shape strategic priorities, resource allocation, and financial commitments.
Serve as the central point of accountability for planning process integrity, timelines, and deliverable quality.
Lead enterprise-level financial performance management, delivering clear, actionable insights to executive leadership.
Oversee development of executive and Board-level reporting materials, including performance narratives, risk assessments, and forward outlooks.
Translate complex financial results into concise, decision-oriented recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Proactively identify enterprise risks and opportunities, influencing mitigation strategies and business actions.
Drive enhanced visibility into key performance drivers, including revenue, margin, SG&A, cash flow, and capital deployment.
Act as a trusted finance advisor to senior and executive leadership, influencing strategic and operational decisions.
Lead complex scenario modeling, investment analysis, and trade-off evaluations to support enterprise decision-making.
Partner across Corporate, Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to align financial plans with business strategies.
Support enterprise capital allocation and prioritization, ensuring alignment with long-term value creation objectives.
Challenge assumptions and provide an independent financial perspective to strengthen business cases and strategic plans.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, building strong technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities.
Influence and elevate FP&A talent and capabilities beyond direct reporting lines through mentorship and leadership.
Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership across the FP&A organization.
Drive consistency in analytical rigor, storytelling, and executive communication across the broader finance team.
Ensure effective workload prioritization and resource alignment to meet enterprise demands.
Lead transformation initiatives to enhance FP&A processes, tools, and analytical capabilities.
Champion the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
Partner with Finance Systems and IT to define and implement the FP&A technology roadmap.
Standardize and optimize financial processes, improving scalability, transparency, and governance.
Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and adherence to financial policies across planning and reporting activities.
Serve as a key finance leader in enterprise-wide initiatives impacting financial planning, reporting, and strategy execution.
Facilitate alignment between finance and business leaders to ensure cohesive execution of enterprise objectives.
Represent FP&A in leadership forums, driving clarity, alignment, and accountability across the organization.
Influence outcomes in a matrixed environment without direct authority, leveraging strong relationships and credibility.