Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Overview

• The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager oversees strategic financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support organizational goals and decision-making.
• Collaborates with executive leadership and department heads to ensure alignment of financial and corporate objectives.
• Leads the development and optimization of FP&A processes, ensuring data integrity and system utilization improvements.
• Prepares financial components for board packages and presentations, contributing to strategic discussions and decisions.
• Builds and maintains dynamic financial models to evaluate impacts of cost changes and process improvements.
• Analyzes financial, operational, and commercial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for organizational growth.
• Collaborates with accounting and other departments to execute ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
• Evaluates and implements tools to enhance financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Drives cross-functional initiatives to improve financial and operational processes as the business scales.

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide financial leadership for budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment of financial objectives.
• Optimize FP&A processes through adoption of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare financial components for board presentations and strategic discussions.
• Maintain and enhance three-statement financial models on a monthly basis.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational and financial growth.
• Collaborate with accounting and other departments to execute ad-hoc projects.
• Evaluate and implement tools to improve financial modeling and reporting processes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance financial and operational processes.

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of professional experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities and financial detail orientation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering impactful financial insights.