Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Carter Mackenzie International; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client Carter Mackenzie International seeks a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis in Foothill Ranch, CA to lead the planning and forecasting cycle and deliver senior-level insights. The role partners with department heads to drive financial performance and strategic decisions.

You will report to the Senior Director of FP&A and collaborate with the CFO on inventory risk and margin analysis in a private equity-backed, global manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Track record of progressive FP&A experience in manufacturing or product-focused business.
• Strong ability to own the full planning and forecasting cycle.
• Ability to deliver actionable analysis to senior leadership.
• Experience partnering with department heads across the organization.
• Comfort working in a private equity-backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full FP&A planning and forecasting cycle end-to-end.
• Deliver actionable analysis to senior leadership to inform decisions.
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insights and guidance.
• Collaborate with the CFO on inventory risk, margin analysis and strategic decisions.
• Develop multi-year scenario modeling, KPI dashboards and reporting for private equity stakeholders.

Job description

Our client is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join its finance leadership team in Foothill Ranch, California. This is a high-visibility role at the center of the company's financial decision-making, responsible for owning the full planning and forecasting cycle, delivering actionable analysis to senior leadership, and serving as a trusted financial partner to department heads across the organization.

The Manager will report directly to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and will work closely with the CFO on inventory risk, margin analysis, and strategic business decisions. The role spans the full breadth of FP&A - from consolidated P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasting to multi-year scenario modeling, KPI development, and private equity stakeholder reporting. It is an opportunity for a finance professional who combines rigorous analytical capability with the communication skills to translate complex data into clear, executive-ready insight.

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of progressive FP&A experience in a manufacturing or product-oriented business, comfort operating within a private equity-backed environment, and the drive to continuously improve the tools, processes, and culture of the finance function. This role offers meaningful scope, direct access to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape how the company plans and measures its performance across a global footprint.