Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

LHH; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a growing manufacturing company with private equity backing to establish a formal FP&A function and partner with executive leadership to drive strategic financial decisions. The role offers a high-visibility path to shape planning, analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The FP&A Manager will lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling, work cross-functionally with operations and sales, and deliver actionable insights via Power BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of FP&A or finance experience, preferably in manufacturing/PE-backed environments.
• Experience building FP&A processes.
• Strong Power BI, SQL and ERP experience.
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Proven sales and profitability analysis experience.
• KPIs, dashboards and management reporting experience.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement FP&A function with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Partner with operations, sales and exec leadership to analyze performance.
• Analyze sales, margin and profitability across products, customers and channels.
• Design and track KPIs to measure performance and efficiency.
• Create dashboards and reporting tools for visibility and decision-making.
• Leverage Power BI and other visualization tools to present insights.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

KPIs

Dashboards

Management reporting

Business partnering

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company experiencing strong expansion and operational transformation. This is a highly visible opportunity to build and formalize the FP&A function and partner closely with executive leadership to drive strategic financial decision-making. Very flexible with onsite presence.

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading a formal financial planning and analysis function. This individual will partner across the business to deliver actionable insights, build scalable processes, and enhance financial visibility. The role requires a hands-on leader who can both develop strategy and execute tactically in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and implement a robust FP&A function, including standardized forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles
• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning
• Partner with operations, sales, and executive leadership to analyze performance and drive profitability improvements
• Conduct detailed sales, margin, and profitability analysis across products, customers, and channels
• Design and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and operational efficiency
• Create and enhance dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility and decision-making
• Leverage Power BI and other visualization tools to present actionable financial insights

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, preferably within manufacturing and/or PE-backed environments
• Proven experience building or formalizing FP&A processes
• Strong experience with Power BI, SQL, and ERP systems
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Deep experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Demonstrated ability to perform sales and profitability analysis
• Experience creating KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting packages
• Strong business partnering and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high level of ownership

Compensation:

$115,000- $140,000

Benefits:

• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision
• PTO is offered on an accrual basis
• Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled