Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Essex Solutions Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis across manufacturing sites in the US. You will drive performance insights, build dynamic models, and support executive decision-making with data-driven recommendations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in global FP&A, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint. MBA is preferred and Korean language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field is required.
• MBA or related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a global FP&A environment.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing organization is required.
• Strong knowledge of FP&A tools and US GAAP/IFRS reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Own planning, budgeting, and long-range financial plans across regions.
• Analyze monthly performance vs budget, forecast, and KPIs; identify variances.
• Prepare financial reporting and executive presentations for leadership.
• Conduct market analysis on key end markets and translate trends to impact.
• Evaluate CapEx proposals using DCF, NPV/IRR, and payback analyses.
• Support M&A activities with financial modeling and due diligence.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

M&A support

FP&A

Executive-level presentations

Korean language

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics)

MBA or related master’s degree

Job description

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and financial performance.

• Planning & Forecasting
• Support the annual corporate budget process and the preparation of financial forecasts and long-range strategic plans.
• Partner with regional FP&A teams across manufacturing sites to align KPIs, targets, and reporting methodologies.
• Performance Analysis & Insights
• Analyze monthly business and financial performance against budget, forecast, and KPIs, identifying key variance drivers and trends.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including corrective actions where necessary.
• Prepare financial reporting and presentations for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Market Analysis
• Monitor and analyze key end markets, including EV/automotive, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial applications, and translate demand trends into their impact on volume, product mix, revenue, and margin.
• Prepare quarterly copper pricing reports, analyzing market trends and their impact on business performance.
• Investment & Strategic Analysis
• Review and challenge CapEx proposals using DCF, NPV/IRR, and payback analysis to assess investment justification and alignment with business strategy.
• Develop dynamic financial models and scenario analyses, partnering with cross-functional teams to evaluate new projects, strategic initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support M&A activities in partnership with corporate development and executive leadership through financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, Quality of Earnings review, and post-transaction integration planning.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a global FP&A environment.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing organization required.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis tools and systems.
• Technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
• Proven ability to develop complex financial models and summarize large data sets into actionable insights.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FP&A initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Korean language fluency preferred.