Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Superior Essex Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Atlanta, GA.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decisions and drive financial performance. The position collaborates with regional FP&A teams, builds dynamic financial models, analyzes market trends including EV and grid sectors, and supports strategic initiatives and M&A through due diligence and valuation support.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting: Support the annual corporate budget process and preparation of financial forecasts and long-range plans.
• Partner with regional FP&A teams across manufacturing sites to align KPIs, targets, and reporting methodologies.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Executive-level presentations

M&A FP&A

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

MBA or related discipline

Job description

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

#26-387

Atlanta, Georgia

Requisition Number

26-387

Company

Essex Solutions Inc

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.

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