Associate Director - FP&A Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution - Private Equity Advisory

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Parental/maternity leave

Technology stipend

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director of FP&A for Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution in a Private Equity advisory setting. This remote-US role partners with portfolio company leaders to establish forecasting discipline, link operations to financial outcomes, and support strategic decision making.

You will own multi-year models, budgeting, costing, cash flow, and capital planning, guiding executives with executive dashboards and actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in FP&A or restructuring, ideally in PE-backed industrial/manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and ability to connect operational metrics to financial outcomes.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex modeling and automation; proficiency in dashboarding tools like Power BI/Tableau
• Expertise in manufacturing cost management, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff in dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with AI tools and a commitment to continuous learning in emerging technologies.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into executive-ready presentations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance the FP&A function at portfolio companies, aligning financial cycles with operational metrics.
• Develop multi-year financial models and convert strategic plans into actionable budgets and forecasts.
• Create executive dashboards linking operational efficiency to financial performance metrics.
• Refine costing processes and track profitability across various dimensions.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and support financial modeling under varying market conditions.
• Integrate demand and supply plans into financial forecasts to optimize working capital.
• Build business cases for operational improvements and oversee capital expenditure governance.

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Cost accounting

Leadership

AI tools

Executive presentations

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director - FP&A Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution - Private Equity Advisory to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will help establish and scale the FP&A function for portfolio companies, with a focus on connecting operational performance to financial outcomes in manufacturing and distribution environments. The Associate Director will partner closely with operating leaders and executive stakeholders to build forecasting discipline, improve visibility, and support better decision‑making across the business. The work will span budgeting, modeling, costing, cash flow, and capital planning in a private equity advisory context.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of finance leadership, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate complex operational data into executive‑ready insights that drive performance improvement.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $135,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance the FP&A function at portfolio companies, aligning financial cycles with operational metrics
• Develop multi-year financial models and convert strategic plans into actionable budgets and forecasts
• Create executive dashboards linking operational efficiency to financial performance metrics
• Refine costing processes and track profitability across various dimensions
• Lead cash flow forecasting and support financial modeling under varying market conditions
• Integrate demand and supply plans into financial forecasts to optimize working capital
• Build business cases for operational improvements and oversee capital expenditure governance

Qualifications

• 9+ years in FP&A or restructuring/turnaround, ideally in PE-backed industrial/manufacturing sectors
• Strong understanding of financial statements and ability to connect operational metrics to financial outcomes
• Advanced Excel skills for complex modeling and automation; proficiency in dashboarding tools like Power BI/Tableau
• Expertise in manufacturing cost management, including standard costing and variance analysis
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff in dynamic environments
• Familiarity with AI tools and a commitment to continuous learning in emerging technologies
• Ability to synthesize complex data into executive-ready presentations

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and a 401(k) with company matching
• Generous parental and maternity leave policies
• Technology stipends and wellness reimbursement programs to support personal well-being

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.