Finance Manager

Ascension Search Partners; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Search Partners partners with a publicly traded manufacturing organization to recruit an FP&A Manager in Fort Worth, TX. This role leads the annual operating plan, forecasts, and financial analysis, closely partnering with plant leadership and senior management.

The ideal candidate has extensive FP&A experience, strong modeling and forecasting skills, and a proven ability to influence senior leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, including plant/site-level support.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant/site-level annual operating plans, forecasts, and financial models.
• Develop planning assumptions, timelines, and scenario analyses aligned with operational goals.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages with variance analysis, KPIs, and metrics.
• Partner with plant leadership to support decisions on cost control, productivity, inventory, pricing, and capital investments.
• Deliver actionable insights on risks and opportunities impacting site performance.
• Support profitability, cash flow, and working capital initiatives.
• Drive FP&A process improvements, systems enhancements, and financial controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to corporate policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members as applicable.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Financial modeling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Ascension Search Partners is partnered with a publicly traded, global and well-established, organization in the manufacturing space, seeking an FP&A Manager in Fort Worth, TX.

The FP&A Manager is a key financial leader supporting plant and site operations through financial planning, forecasting, and decision support. This role leads the annual operating plan, periodic forecasts, and operational financial analysis, partnering closely with plant leadership and senior management. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability and may lead and develop a team of finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant/site-level annual operating plans, forecasts, and financial models
• Develop planning assumptions, timelines, and scenario analyses aligned with operational goals
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPIs, and operational metrics
• Partner with plant leadership to support decisions related to cost control, productivity, inventory, pricing, and capital investments
• Deliver actionable insights on risks and opportunities impacting site performance
• Support profitability, cash flow, and working capital initiatives
• Drive FP&A process improvements, systems enhancements, and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate financial policies
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members as applicable

Requirements

• 7-10 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, including direct plant or site-level operational support
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical expertise
• Proven ability to partner with plant leadership and influence senior management
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or site-based environments strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in fast-paced settings