Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Leviton Manufacturing•Melville, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for owning and executing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, analysis, variance reporting, and strategic special projects across the organization. This role is a senior individual contributor position requiring deep hands-on involvement in detailed financial analysis, modeling, and reporting, with full accountability for deliverables from concept through execution. The role demands a highly experienced FP&A professional who can operate independently with limited supervision and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Requirements

Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively to Senior Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required
Demonstrated ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines with limited direction
Must have well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to get along well with diverse personalities
Proven to work autonomously, take ownership of deliverables, and drive tasks to completion with minimal coaching or supervision
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, budgeting, cost accounting, and strategic analysis in a large multi-divisional manufacturing and distribution environment
Strong proficiency with one or more enterprise accounting/ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP, including reporting modules and system configuration
Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated track record of conceptualizing and implementing solutions to complex financial and operational problems
Must be highly resourceful, self-directed, and able to take full ownership of projects and initiatives from concept through execution

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Power BI Desktop and Microsoft CoPilot is strongly preferred
Masters degree preferred
An MBA or CPA is preferred

Responsibilities

Owns and executes the end-to-end annual budget process, including the development of timelines, templates, assumptions, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives and executive expectations
Directly facilitates and drives cross-functional budget reviews with business unit leaders, challenging assumptions, validating inputs, and ensuring completeness and accuracy of all submissions prior to executive consolidation
Prepares and presents executive-level budget summaries, bridge analyses, and scenario models to the Executive Leadership team as required, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable narratives.
Prepares, analyzes, and presents periodic reports that analyze customer, product, and / or business unit financial performance, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to Senior and Executive Leadership.
Independently prepares and presents monthly actual-to-plan variance analysis with comprehensive written narratives, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Owns and executes complex special projects and cross-functional initiatives from inception to completion with minimal oversight
Assesses, reconciles, and drives continuous enhancements to reporting and accounting systems, leveraging deep systems knowledge to improve data integrity and reporting efficiency
Evaluates new technological developments, tools and best practices in FP&A and recommends appropriate actions for adoption