Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Bel Fuse Inc.; Waseca, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Fuse Inc. in Waseca, MN seeks a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead ADRS FP&A, driving budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analytics with partners across functions.

You will translate financial data into actionable insights, develop scalable reporting, and help establish an FP&A rhythm aligned with Bel's standards, requiring strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Progressive experience in financial planning and analysis and related analytical finance roles.
• Experience supporting budgeting, annual operating plans, forecasting, monthly reporting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead ADRS planning activities, including the annual operating plan, budget development, periodic forecasts, and related management deliverables.
• Coordinate inputs and timelines with finance, business, and functional stakeholders for accurate plans.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate performance and opportunities.
• Establish a recurring monthly business rhythm with KPI dashboards, variance analyses, and executive-ready presentations.
• Partner with ADRS leaders to link operational decisions with financial outcomes and improve reporting definitions.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

KPI dashboards

Executive briefs

Cross-functional partner

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Full Time

Waseca, MN

Primary Objective of Position

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for strengthening ADRS wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis. This role partners with operational and functional leaders to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights, support informed decision-making, and help establish a consistent FP&A operating rhythm aligned with Bel's developing FP&A processes and standards.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead ADRS planning activities, including the annual operating plan, budget development, periodic forecasts, and related management deliverables.
• Coordinate inputs, assumptions, timelines, and review cycles with finance, business, and functional stakeholders to produce accurate, timely, and well-documented plans.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis that evaluate business performance, operational initiatives, investment alternatives, and changing market conditions.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, forecast discipline, and visibility into key drivers of financial performance.

Business Performance and Reporting

• Establish and maintain a recurring monthly business rhythm that supports timely review of financial and operating results across ADRS.
• Prepare monthly business reviews, management reporting packages, KPI dashboards, variance analyses, and executive-ready presentations.
• Analyze actual results against plan, forecast, prior period, and relevant operating drivers; identify material trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable insights for leaders across Connectivity and Power & Networking.
• Support the development of consistent reporting definitions, templates, and analytical practices as the ADRS FP&A function evolves.

Business Partnership and FP&A Capability Building

• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to ADRS leaders, helping connect operational decisions with financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with business, operations, commercial, supply chain, and finance teams to improve visibility into performance drivers and support timely decision-making.
• Support the VP FP&A in aligning the ADRS FP&A function with Bel's developing FP&A processes, standards, governance, and business-review expectations.
• Apply knowledge of Bel systems and tools to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Help build and scale the FP&A organization as the function evolves. Team structure and direct reports will be determined by business needs.
• Demonstrate formal or informal leadership through influence, collaboration, process ownership, coaching, and clear communication.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, business finance, accounting, or a related analytical finance role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, annual operating plans, forecasting, monthly reporting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Ability to build clear executive briefings, business-review materials, and presentations that communicate key financial messages effectively.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and business-partnering skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated formal or informal leadership and influence, including the ability to drive alignment without relying solely on direct authority.
• Ability to translate financial and operational data into practical, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Knowledge of Bel systems and tools, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn and effectively apply relevant business systems and reporting tools.
• Advanced spreadsheet and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail, analytical rigor, organization, and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, industrial, electronics, or engineered-products business experience.
• Experience supporting multiple business units, product lines, or operating locations within a complex business environment.
• Experience improving planning processes, management reporting, KPI frameworks, or forecasting methodologies.
• Professional certification or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a standard office or hybrid work environment and use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.
• Ability to occasionally travel to Bel locations or business meetings, as required by business needs.

Bel will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.