Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Essex Brownell LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and analytics across the organization.

You will partner with regional FP&A teams and senior leaders to align KPIs, targets, and reporting methods. You will develop dynamic financial models, analyze monthly performance versus plan, and provide data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions, including CapEx reviews and potential M&A activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or related field 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 the preparation of financial forecasts and long-range plans.
• Performance Analysis & Insights: Analyze monthly business and financial performance against budget, forecast, and KPIs, identifying variance drivers.
• Market Analysis: Monitor end markets (EV/automotive, energy, grid infrastructure, industrial) and translate trends into impact on volume, revenue and margin.
• Investment & Strategic Analysis: Review CapEx proposals using DCF, NPV/IRR, and payback analysis; develop dynamic financial models and scenario analyses.
• M&A Support: Collaborate with corporate development and leadership for financial modeling, due diligence, and post-transaction planning.

Skills

FP&A

Executive presentations

M&A experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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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