Finance Manager, Manufacturing FP&A & Strategy

Talentify; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is hiring a Finance Manager - Thermal Solutions to lead AOP and quarterly forecasting across multiple plants. You will build driver-based models, analyze manufacturing costs, and partner with Operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in FP&A or manufacturing finance, SAP and advanced Excel, and the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 5+ years of FP&A, operational finance, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong background supporting manufacturing, packaging, industrial, or operational environments.
• Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, cost accounting, and operational KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasting across multiple plants and units.
• Develop driver-based financial models, scenario analysis, and what-if forecasting.
• Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, costs, labor, waste, yield, throughput.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis on pricing, customer profitability, product mix, margins, and ops performance.
• Complete annual standard setting process.
• Support month-end close by booking journal entries and balance sheet reviews.
• Conduct weekly reviews of production variances and report root causes.
• Host weekly P&L reviews with plant management and improvement recommendations.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly variances between actuals and budget; provide root cause commentary and corrective actions.
• Support pricing strategy decisions through margin and cost impact analysis.
• Analyze KPIs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and productivity improvements.
• Support capital investment decisions through ROI analysis and modeling.
• Act as a trusted partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Drive accountability and cross-functional alignment around targets and execution.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Scenario analysis

Data analysis

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Pregis is hiring a Finance Manager - Thermal Solutions to lead AOP and quarterly forecasting across multiple plants. You will build driver-based models, analyze manufacturing costs, and partner with Operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in FP&A or manufacturing finance, SAP and advanced Excel, and the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations. Travel up to 25% may be required.