Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Berkshire Grey; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vacation

Recognition

Stock options

Lunch & beverages

Job summary

Berkshire Grey is seeking a hands‑on Manager, FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision‑making across the organization.

Reporting to the CFO, the role partners with leaders to develop budgets, forecast performance, and provide actionable insights. Requires seven+ years FP&A experience and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree beneficial.
• Seven+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for assigned areas.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models (revenue, gross margin, Opex, headcount, cash flow).
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages and variance analyses.
• Partner with Engineering, Ops, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and others to develop forecasts.
• Monitor headcount, capital expenditures, program spending, and key commitments.
• Support project, product, customer, and contract profitability analyses.
• Evaluate financial impact of new opportunities, pricing, investments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Create KPI dashboards and present analyses to leadership.
• Collaborate with Accounting to align plans with reported results.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication with senior leaders

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Berkshire Grey is seeking a hands‑on Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision‑making across the organization
• Reporting to the CFO, the Manager, FP&A will work closely with functional leaders to develop budgets and forecasts, evaluate business performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, participate in the Company’s monthly financial close process and provide actionable insights to leadership
• The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
• Lead the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long‑range planning processes for assigned business areas
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including revenue, gross margin, operating expense, headcount, cash flow, and scenario‑planning models
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including budget‑to‑actual and forecast‑to‑actual variance analyses
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, and other functional leaders to develop accurate forecasts and support business decisions
• Monitor headcount, labor costs, capital expenditures, program spending, and other key financial commitments
• Support project, product, customer, and contract‑level profitability analyses
• Evaluate the financial impact of new business opportunities, pricing decisions, investments, and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Develop and track financial and operational key performance indicators
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities
• Prepare financial analyses and presentations for executive leadership and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure consistency between financial plans, forecasts, and reported results
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and other strategic Finance initiatives

Benefits

• Healthcare - Full medical, dental and vision. Life insurance, gym stipends and wellness programs
• Vacation - We value hard work and we like to have fun. Take time when you need it
• Recognition - Peer shout outs, achievement celebrations and leadership awards let you know you’ve made a difference
• Retirement - Stock options and generous 401(k) matching
• Nutrients - Lunch is delivered daily, a plethora of snacks, gourmet coffee, Soylent, and top‑shelf beverages

Experience using ERP (NetSuite a plus), financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence systemsStrong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, budgeting, and management reportingBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree a plusStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracyStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and nonfinancial business partnersExperience in robotics, automation, technology, manufacturing, engineering, or capital equipment industries a plusAbility to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of financial processes and deliverablesAt least seven years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related financial roleAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, evolving environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and experience creating executive‑level presentationsAdvanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills