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Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Manager, FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis across the organization. This role serves as a key business partner to operational and executive leadership, providing data-driven insights that support decision-making, profitability improvement, and long-term strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, experience supporting manufacturing and distribution operations, and a proven ability to influence business decisions through financial leadership. This position will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, capital planning, and evaluating growth opportunities across a multi-site environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across multiple business units and operating locations.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Drive long-range planning activities and support organizational growth objectives.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses, including variance reporting and trend analysis.
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting packages.
- Monitor business performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
- Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial results and support decision-making.
Business Partnership
- Collaborate with operational leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial guidance.
- Support pricing, margin enhancement, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by translating complex financial information into meaningful business recommendations.
Strategic Initiatives
- Support acquisition due diligence, integration activities, and post-acquisition performance analysis.
- Conduct scenario analyses and business case development for strategic investments and growth initiatives.
- Participate in special projects that support organizational priorities and continuous improvement efforts.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP optimization initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and planning processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of best practices across FP&A functions.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, financial policies, and internal controls.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
Experience
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related financial leadership roles.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, building products, or wholesale distribution environments strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business analysis activities.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations and partnering directly with operational leadership preferred.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, business integration, and strategic planning is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Expertise in variance analysis, KPI development, profitability analysis, and executive reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning tools.
- Experience working with ERP systems and business intelligence/reporting platforms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities.
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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