Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to lead planning, forecasting, and performance analytics. You will translate financial, operational, and market data into actionable insights to support strategic decisions at the enterprise level.

The role emphasizes budgeting, liquidity planning, executive reporting, and collaboration with business leaders to drive profitability and growth. A strong background in finance and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 5+ years FP&A experience with planning and budgeting.
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build driver-based budgets, forecasts, and financial models for EBITDA, cash flow, and liquidity.
• Produce monthly packages, variance analyses, dashboards, KPI reporting, and narratives.
• Partner with business leaders on pricing, profitability, and investment analysis.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.
• Support ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and business case development.
• Monitor trends to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Assist with liquidity planning, capital allocation analysis, and financing support.
• Support commodity market, hedging, and operational analyses.
• Mentor junior analysts in modeling and business partnering.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Business partnering

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial statement analysis

Executive reporting

Liquidity analysis

Strategic thinking

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud!

Purpose

Lead planning, forecasting, and performance analytics to support strategic decisions and drive financial transparency. Deliver insights that enhance business growth and profitability. This role serves as a key contributor to enterprise forecasting, budgeting, liquidity planning, executive reporting, and strategic decision-making by translating financial, operational, and market data into actionable business insights.

Core Responsibilities

• Build driver-based budgets, forecasts, and financial models to guide decision-making, including support of enterprise EBITDA, cash flow, working capital, and liquidity forecasting.
• Produce monthly reporting packages, variance analyses, dashboards, KPI reporting, and executive-ready financial narratives for stakeholders.
• Partner with business leaders on pricing, profitability, investment analysis, and strategic financial planning initiatives.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, forecasting methodologies, reporting capabilities, and planning system enhancements.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case development for strategic initiatives.
• Monitor financial, operational, and market trends to identify risks, opportunities, and key business performance drivers.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes through cross-functional coordination and financial analysis.
• Assist with liquidity planning, capital allocation analysis, financing support activities, and executive reporting requirements.
• Support commodity market, hedging, commercial, and operational analyses that influence business and financial decisions.
• Mentor junior analysts to develop modeling, analytical, and business partnership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 5+ years of FP&A experience and planning tool proficiency.
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow drivers, and business performance analysis.
• Experience working with large data sets, visualization tools, and analytical reporting preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, energy, refining, chemicals, or other capital-intensive industries preferred.

Skills

• Financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Data visualization and dashboard creation.
• Business partnering and storytelling with data.
• Attention to detail and analytical rigor.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Financial statement analysis and forecasting.
• Executive reporting and presentation development.
• Liquidity, profitability, and performance analysis.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization.

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Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test