Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to strengthen financial visibility and support strategic decision-making across the business unit with locations in the USA and Canada. This role will guide planning cycles, deliver meaningful performance insights, and partner closely with leaders to improve results through disciplined analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, operational finance experience, and the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the company’s budgeting process, quarterly outlook updates, and long-term financial planning activities to support business goals.

• Create and refine financial models that connect operational drivers to revenue, cost, and profitability performance.

• Assess monthly and periodic results against plans, highlighting key variances, emerging risks, and areas for improvement.

• Prepare clear financial summaries, dashboards, and presentation materials for executive leadership and routine business reviews.

• Collaborate with operational, commercial, and functional teams as the lead finance partner, providing guidance that supports informed decision-making.

• Advise on pricing strategy, margin enhancement, productivity gains, and cost optimization efforts through data-backed analysis.

• Review capital spending opportunities by developing financial justifications, return analyses, and payback evaluations.

• Support growth initiatives through business case development, acquisition-related analysis, due diligence support, and integration planning.

• Lead reporting and analytics enhancements by improving automation, strengthening business intelligence tools, and maintaining reliable financial data.

• Build and develop FP& A capabilities by establishing effective processes, coaching team members, and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in FP& A, corporate finance, or a finance business partnering role.
• Background supporting manufacturing, industrial, mining, building products, or similar operational environments.
• Advanced capability in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing decisions at the senior leadership level.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial systems, including reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Adaptive Insights, or ERP platforms.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, along with prior experience leading or mentoring others.